Chris Colfer Wrote A Dark 'Candyland' Fan Fiction Musical

Before he got his big break on 'Glee,' actor and author Chris Colfer was writing stories about his favorite characters from 'Xena: Princess Warrior' to 'Wicked'.
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[@bastpettersen]

He should listen to Stephen Colbert when he says he sings like an angel, I hate Glee for making him doubt that.

[@alisonbronti2977]

Sebastian Pettersen preach!!!!! I hated it so much, Chris' voice is amazing and so beautiful to listen too. I hated glee for that. But I loved the show and KLAINE continues to be my otp 😂😍❤

[@stephaniecarroll3464]

Sebastian Pettersen agreed! He was UNDERused 😢💔 and Klaine will always be an OTP of mine 💖 I'd give anything to hear him sing again, even if he did a song with Lea at one of her concerts or an album!

[@elizabeth9048]

Sebastian Pettersen so true! He should really think about that cuz Chris is one of the best singers I've heard he is so talented! I would hate for him to ignore this amazing gift he has ❤

[@lokasennax3097]

Stephanie Carroll IKR!!!

[@gracebryson3252]

"my voice isnt that great' CAN I HUG HIM. PLEASE.

[@jaydynnelson8406]

SAME

[@Buenomars]

His rendition of "Defying Gravity" in the show still stays with me...

[@mariagmartinho]

Buenomars Ohhhhhh... One of the best renditions! *.*

[@GM-yq4xp]

i got chills from just reading that comment

[@saramartins95]

i hope he realizes that he/kurt really should have won that

[@shawnuel]

Me too. Like bad clams........or a horrible nightmare.

[@inzaynklainer5910]

The best defying gravity ever!!!

[@MissMusicForYou]

Wow, it's really sad to hear that the show made him self-conscious about his voice. I always wondered if it gets to actors on a deeper level if their character is mocked for something that pertains to the actor outside of film/TV.

[@ronondex26]

I read somewhere else that Cord Overstreet had the same thing happen with his mouth, after all the 'trouty mouth' jokes. That's something that's always bugged me when show's do that, they're basically insulting the actors as much as they are the characters.

[@inspiritshawolelf]

MMFY I wouldn't be surprise if the actors were because a lot of the times, the "jokes" made on glee about the characters is about their physical appearance. Although I'm sure it's hard to avoid that but I feel that there are some ways to do it without it being too cruel. Especially Santana's rant to Kurt when he ruined her proposal to Santana, which everyone praised for it, I felt that's where it went to just plain rude and cruel. Santana didn't just insult Kurt in the scene, it was RIB insulting Chris Colfer. I guess that's where fans should step in to prove the actors are wonderful as they are. Like fans constantly reminding that Chris has a unique and beautiful voice

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

Yeah, makes me wonder about the wonderful lady who played Marleys mom. I feel really bad for her.

[@solaceseries]

@@c0llapsingst4rs and beiste as well in the earlier seasons.

[@goldrush18x]

It definitely got to Cory Monteith when his character was mercilessly bullied for his weight. He came back after season 3 noticeably thinner. Poor man was already struggling enough without the writers giving him a complex about his weight. Whoever’s idea that was should be ashamed.

[@lycheeberries]

The semi-awkwardness when Colbert realized Colfer is actually a well-published author now...

[@flipian86]

the lychee berry I don't think it was (semi) awkward, I think Colbert is genuinely intrigued and interested that he has accomplished such feat.

[@TCt83067695]

sorry what moment? he already knew Chris had written 11 books before the interview. did i miss something?

[@bluedancelilly]

Yes, Tct, you missed it. Chris told him he had published 11 books, then Stephen asked '11 books? I didn't know this. What other things have you written?"

[@jasmin9505]

CHRISTOPHER YOU DO HAVE THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL

[@Spam355]

I know. Omg it’s so pretty🥺❤️

[@ge569]

he seems to be such an genuinely nice person

[@kkilinahe]

Realizing that Glee started eight years ago makes me feel old. Chris was my favorite actor from Glee, too. Wow.

[@lokasennax3097]

Kate Ozawa He's the only reason I watched glee

[@bluedancelilly]

Kurt and Blaine - my favorites.

[@DrPlaneteer]

"have you read fanfiction about you?" oh no don't go there please lmao

[@Piratearicat23]

I chucked cause, Gosh, the amount of fanfiction about him xD

[@GM-yq4xp]

my ears always sharpen when I hear that question! XD I know, it's terrible!

[@magsgiannotti]

HE FOUND THE KLAINE STASH

[@ling_a_bling]

Is he refering to Klaine or CrissColfer or both or something else...because XD

[@sophiecortes7854]

I always did hated that Rachel and Fin got all the solos and duets in Glee when they had so many talented voices in the cast. Chris's was always both my favorite character and voice, so I might be a little biased when I say he deserved so much better. I'm so glad he is being recognized by his writing.

[@Emilia-ue8cm]

Sophie Cortés I agree - in my opinion, Chris had the best voice out of the whole cast and deserved so much better

[@sophiecortes7854]

And with such an amazing voice range! But I guess it's price to pay for main characters not being our favorite, we see our darlings be given less than we think they deserve...

[@goldrush18x]

Finn got all the solos? What show were you watching?

[@singingonew]

Chris Colfer is a great storyteller. What an incredible man of many talents.

[@celinepowell7104]

WHEN HE SAID 50 SHADES OF COLFER I SPAT OUT MY WATER

[@elinah982]

The love of my life. I miss seeing him on TV every week. can't believe glee ended 2 years ago

[@phoebegisella4706]

Stephen: "Have people written fan-fiction about you." Chris: "Oh, oh" *looks around nervously* "yeah, yeah." ... me, ducks in shames, love ya Chris ahaha ...whoops

[@j.i.r608]

He is so funny

[@lazygirl2.153]

When he started talking about his fanfiction I totally thought that he would mention Klaine fanfiction

[@jeffwinger6568]

Stephen totally read fanfiction about himself and Jon.

[@socrappyicoulddie]

As if he hasn't

[@tamarkfir9688]

Jeff Winger john oliver actually talked about reading jon stewart/stephen colbert/john oliver in a standup bit once

[@GM-yq4xp]

and thanks to this comment, now so have I!

[@user-hu9ux2jy7x]

omg chris is soo handsome and funny i just love him soo muuch

[@claracostamilan4415]

Chris, YOUR VOICE IS GOLD

[@allisonschuetze]

Clara Costamilan Chris is gold.

[@katguthrie8531]

it's so surreal to hear Steven Colbert talk about fanfiction

[@niamhdoherty1125]

Who else still has a playlist on their phones of Glee songs??

[@maritari1840]

He has the most beautiful voice.

[@keikustar]

Chris is such a great human being. I can't wait to see where the rest of his career will take him!!!!!

[@perizoeyildirim-stanley7120]

Omg I love Chris Colfer! I’ve loved the Land of Stories books for so long and realizing that the author isn’t even 30 yet and has been in 6 series tv show and was famous when he went to college and is hat is just so inspiring. People like Chris Colfer are just gifts to the world. I love him so much❤️❤️

[@annatimberlake7]

He didn't go to college.he went for like 2 weeks and dropped out

[@mariarakel7977]

2017 and everyone still talking about #Glee... I mean, it was THE BEST TV SHOW IN HISTORY!!! ♥

[@natalialorde3006]

yesss!!!

[@maradivinagracia]

Maria Rakel true

[@lovepanic2738]

Keeps getting new fans because of Netflix. My daughter found it on there last Spring and we both loved it. So impressed with what everyone is doing now that the show is over.

[@jfuyu]

gosh i just realized how i miss seeing chris

[@mackenziegeigle2624]

I love Stranger Than Fanfiction!! I read it in one sitting, it was incredible and has and awesome storyline

[@bella-bn8bi]

waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait he doesn't think he's GOOD?! WHAT

[@paradoxacres1063]

Personally, I've always thought Colfer would make a fantastic *Desire of the Endless* in a live-action adaptation of Neil Gaiman's _Sandman_ comic book.

[@NewMessage]

wow.. yeah..

[@paradoxacres1063]

Because there's a sort of androgynous quality to his good looks that'd make him an awesome Desire. (Plus he can sing which can't hurt his chances)

[@fannishfanning160]

Paradox Acres Yeah!

[@decepticonne]

who would you choose for the other endless tho

[@paradoxacres1063]

I don't really have dream casting choices for the other Endless..but personally, I think Billy Crudup would be great at *voice acting* Dream. (He did great voice work in both _Princess Mononoke_ and _Watchmen_ films)

[@emelia5526]

2020 and glee is still the best thing I’ve seen in my entire life

[@MissLissyPop]

He has the world's cutest profile

[@thattheatrejen9987]

His voice is absolutely incredible. I would kill to have his vocal range.

[@meghanbaier4163]

His voice was literally the most beautiful out of all the other actor's voices tho

[@Timeless_4_u]

His voice is out of this world literary an angel's voice ;_; ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@julisobsessed9680]

SHUT UO CHRIS YOUR VOICE TYE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICE IN THIS WORLD

[@josiemk7150]

I LOVE CHRIS SO MUCH

[@jellyj7341]

We all know what happens in the mystical world of "Fanfiction"

[@mattolmedo4690]

I've never really watched Glee before. But damn that boy is like my dream twink!

[@loopdiditydoop1926]

LMAOO

[@garnett2350]

Wow lmao

[@jaidenwantstoart8539]

I just finished Stranger Than Fanfiction and it gave me the feels

[@alondraa3777]

We all know that fanfiction he was talking about was klaine smut😏😂

[@MichaelBerthelsen]

It's 'Xena: Warrior Princess', damnit! ;-)

[@k.b.9464]

those shoes though.....

[@awakeaftermidnight]

he's so adorable

[@taurie55]

I Love Chris and Kurt was my favourite character on glee. He's an amazing author

[@bluedancelilly]

Why didn't Stephen know about Land of Stories? That's a big part of Chris' career. Do any research on your guests before a show, Stephen?

[@littlemissoptimism]

I love the Land of Stories series, reading kids books is so nice

[@abigailbooth]

6:05 Stephen lets us know that he never has abs in his fan-fiction - he must have read all of it to know that

[@queenanacaona8531]

I read his books in middle school! What a cute kid

[@lokasennax3097]

"Its really dark"wow Chris has a Dark side 😂 I'm 12!!!

[@laurariley5539]

Awww!! I love both Colfer and Colbert!!

[@gerry1012]

No dought about it Chris Colfer is an Amazing Talented Singer Actor Writer and everything in between... Well done young man you have done soooo much in your young years BRILLIANT.

[@rxdrkln8928]

My boy grew up so much. I remember that i was so obssesed with him in 2010 and 2011. I still love him! proud of him

[@Piratearicat23]

Ok, the Klaine fanfiction I've read...

[@elenapatelbadr]

Omg, He is the cutest men alive 😻❤

[@allisonschuetze]

elena I know right?

[@ctulhuone]

did glee really happen 9 years ago wtf

[@alaynatherealpotato1673]

11

[@hshoustontx]

Beautiful man.

[@theprinceoftheundead301]

So excited to see Chris again 💙 I've totally written fanfiction about him many times lmao.

[@joyrenataw8171]

His stutter is soo cute.

[@frankinsaneandmyrrh1202]

Chris Colfer, on the off-chance that you ever see this: I just want to say I think your voice is heavenly. Some of your renditions on Glee I liked better than the original, and I take music pretty seriously. :)

[@madeleinekelly5360]

CHRIIIIIIIIS!!!!!!!! I MISS YOU!! I LOVE YOU!!!! Also thank you Stephen for alerting me to the fact that Chris has a book out, I cant figure out how i didn't know that Embarrassing fact: I had a huge crush on you when I was in 3rd grade

[@monsterswife]

Loved struck by lightning

[@mary-janefruge7887]

“people ever write fan-fiction about you” chris: *povorotti protocol* uh yeah YeAh YEAH

[@tas991000]

oh, Kurt was the best.

[@bukooopau]

Awww I love him ❤❤

[@lilypurple4492]

I’m in LOVE with this man😂 Glee is my fav show ever😍 also THE LAND OF STORIES IS MY FAV BOOK SERIES 💖💖💖

[@Cmackie311]

I feel like puberty forgot about Chris' voice. Still sounds like he did 8 years ago

[@azerethamaral6513]

He stutters just like me

[@averyb3979]

he didn't ask anything about the book...

[@elliewallace3276]

CHRISTOPHER STFU YOU HAVE AN ANGELIC VOICE

[@maribeld84]

I adore him so much!!!!

[@scarla79]

so good to see you again Chris!

[@tacos394]

love him!

[@grodriguez7225]

I love Chris!😍

[@TheBizzle1984]

I'm so confused about the "captain of the starship enterprise" comment. So confused.

[@adl1578]

The Captain's name was Kirk :)

[@Rodrigo_Carranza_Jasso]

TheBizzle1984 Actually I think it was a prompter error, I think that was intended for Patrick Stuart (Star Trek: The Next Generation -Capt. Jean Luc Picard) who was the first guest of the night.

[@TheSpiritOfMe]

He was talking about playing with Patrick Stuart action figures, P.S played a captain of the enterprises but Chris had dolls of him as professor x

[@Azire]

His pointy ears ? Haha jk

[@aleishabouchersmith1929]

everyone's talking abut his voice but why aren't we talking about 50 shades of colfer KFJHDJGH

[@baileybieganek2446]

I've read struck by lightning and it's brilliant...that end had me so angry though!!!!!!!!

[@lokasennax3097]

I love u chris!!! I'm guessing he's on his book tour 3:25 was funny XD I Wonder of my grandma would do that to me 😂

[@donaldoconner]

Why did he introduce him as a captain of the Enterprise

[@Rodrigo_Carranza_Jasso]

madgrinchhatter Actually I think it was a prompter error, I think that was intended for Patrick Stuart (Star Trek: The Next Generation -Capt. Jean Luc Picard) who was the first guest of the night.

[@alisonbronti2977]

Sooo......I'm know what I'm doing tonight.....looking for candy land 😻😂

[@MegCazalet]

He's SO FREAKIN ADORABLE!

[@thehackette7590]

I started as a fan-fiction writer too lmao. Sometimes I’ll go back and read them or maybe make some occasionally.

[@nicolecharles7405]

Love this

[@darthawesome9514]

I kinda want to see the musical out of curiosity.

[@isabellerose169]

I didn't need him to confirm any of this. Always had a feeling.

[@GabrielaRodB]

It's always nice to see Chis

[@ameliamorgan2287]

1:06 Not really. It's good to keep in practice, but if you sing enough, your body will remember the technique even if you take a break from it. (For me at least, anyway. It's different for different people!)

[@rachelspitz2864]

You got me with the Starship Enterprise thing. I googled. You made me google.

[@angelanguyen1384]

Writing fanfiction involves Chris only has 1 genre: CrissColfer 😂😂😂

[@xMlleCheerry]

Awkward that stephen didn't do his research

[@averybrooks8537]

Okay so what I’ve taken away from this interview is I should describe Chris with abs in my next Klaine smut.

[@adaoraelliott9254]

Stephen has fanfiction about him on AO3. a lot of them are slash fics with John Oliver for some reason.

[@cameronsipka3352]

I'd watch candy land!

[@i.scheffer6543]

What a queeeeeeeeen.

[@TheAruna52]

i need to go look for his books

[@persiegirl2040]

I am a woman of a very certain age who read Klaine and Kurtbastian fanfiction. And of course, I own Chris' "The Land of Stories" audio books - they are amazing. The best thing is that you can follow how Chris develops as a writer and how he gets to know his characters better through each book. So no matter how old you are, please read TLOS. And in only a couple of days, this fanfiction fan will have her copy of "Stranger that Fanfiction" *happy dancing*.

[@retroghetto7646]

I want to read his fan fiction.

[@amaliekahr-hjland3400]

NOW I'M WONDERING WHAT FICS HE'S READ LIKE??? ARE WE TALKING CANON!CC STORIES LIKE "TRIP & STUMBLE" OR STORIES ABOUT HIM AND WILL???? OR MORE LIKE HARRY POTTER AU'S OR WHAT

[@micimos1112]

CHris so handsome

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

I guess in a few years I guess 2 or 3 he will be 30 but his voice always will make him sound not just like a woman but a teen

[@phanscouts6814]

I CANT STOP CACKLING WHAT IS THIS

[@lelemclaurin1009]

im sad thats its over

[@ydo650]

I am convinced that somewhere out there a piece of Stephen Colbert ff must exist, I mean there is Gerard Way x Mario Kart ff.