Glee star Matthew Morrison has admitted he would love to play a serial killer in order to avoid being typecast.

The 33-year-old, who is best known for his role as teacher Will Schuester in the hit US musical series, told more! magazine that he is keen to take on the challenge of playing darker characters in the future:

''My dream role would be anything away from Mr. Schuester at this point.

''I really want to do something dark, like being a serial killer.''

However, the former Broadway actor, who stars in the new rom-com 'What To Expect When You’re Expecting,' went on to explain that he is still enjoying his time on the show that made him a global celebrity:

''We have a lot of input. Right now, we're getting towards the end of the season, and a lot of the kids are graduating so Will is sad. But he did just get engaged, so hopefully we'll see a wedding and maybe babies.

''I would love to see [Sir] Elton John on the show and have him start dating Sue Sylvester [Jane Lynch]!''