Weâll always have Kappa Kappa Tau. While a third-season renewal of Ryan Murphyâs Fox comedy-horror romp Scream Queens is still up in the air, one of his leading starlets wonât be present for more screaming activities either way. Per THR, Lea Michele has signed on to star in ABCâs new Daveed Diggsâproduced comedy pilot about a young rapper who runs for mayor of his town as a publicity stunt, but when he actually gets elected, âsurprises everyone when he has a natural knack for the job and slowly transforms City Hall.â The mayor will be played by Brandon Micheal Hall, although details on Micheleâs role arenât officially known â her part was originally planned to be the mayorâs chief of staff, but itâs âbeing adjusted to specifically accommodateâ her. For the move to ABC, sources told THR that Murphy released Michele from her contract with Scream Queens and her new casting has no bearing on if the series returns. Translation: Should a third season occur, Micheleâs Hester will definitely not be there. The Chanels will be ecstatic.