Glee's Finn on SuBo and sex ban

Cory Monteith takes time out at London's Wireless Festival

Cory Monteith, who plays Finn in hit American TV show Glee, says his new film role isn't what his fans will be expecting from him.

The actor's shooting Monte Carlo in southern France but his part doesn't involve any singing.

Speaking to Newsbeat on a break from filming, the 28-year-old said: "I don't sing. It's a little bit different to what I'm used to with Glee."

Monte Carlo sounds like every teen fan's dream cast.

The film also stars Disney star Selena Gomez and Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl.

"It's gonna be a really fun movie. My [character's] name is Owen and I'm from Texas and I'm a little bit of a simple guy.

"I have a bit of a romance with Emma played by Katy Cassidy from Melrose Place."

Cory admits he has been surprised that the success of Glee has spread to Europe.

"I was walking around in Venice, through the narrow streets and I heard myself singing out of someone's window.

"The U2 song One, that we did, that was trippy."

While at the Wireless Festival in London, Cory also met Prince Harry.

He even posted a picture of himself with the young royal on Twitter.

Second series

SuBo could join the Glee cast, according to Cory Monteith

The success of Glee has led to many stars being linked to guest appearances on the upcoming second series.

Among those rumoured to appear are Susan Boyle and Katie Holmes.

However, Cory admits he's in the dark: "I have no idea. I think they keep us out of the loop so we don't go, 'oops I shouldn't have said that' and then it's on the internet.

"That's why I quit drinking because I'd be terrified I'd get a little smashy, smashy and start talking industry secrets on the interwebs."

Music-wise, Cory is hoping that a certain British band will feature in the second series.

"I like the fact that Coldplay have opened up their repertoire. That's exciting I'm a big fan so that would be cool."

Sex ban

So does he worry that the Glee Bubble will burst any time soon?

"I don't think it can get any more hype at the moment. It's on fire, which is cool.

"It's good to be at the centre of something like that."

But Cory admits he is ready for a backlash.

"I'm waiting for everybody to start calling me filthy names in the press. Isn't that what happens after a show is hot then all of a sudden people start making fun of you?"

While he's enjoying his time off from Glee, Cory says he can't wait to get back to his co-stars.

"We've all had such a mind-blowing journey. We've all grown up in leaps and bounds in the last year."

But how close is the cast?

A few members have been linked romantically and show creator Ryan Murphy has admitted he's banned the cast from having sex in their trailers.

Cory laughs: "Ha! Ha! Ha! I read that, that's funny. No comment."