Darren Criss pens original tunes for Glee's final shows

Glee star Darren Criss has become the first of the show's cast members to write original songs for the series.

Criss, who portrays Blaine Anderson on the show, has penned a track titled This Time, which will be performed by Lea Michele's character Rachel Berry during Glee's two-hour series finale on 20 March (15).

Another Criss tune, Rise, will also be featured on the show's 6 March (15) episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Glee's sixth and final season wrapped filming in late February (15).