Chord Overstreet as he returns to modelling roots in shirtless photoshoot

 He's best known as Glee's hunky singer Sam Evans.

But Chord Overstreet is returning to his modelling roots in a new photoshoot.

The 23-year-old actor poses shirtless in a series of snaps for newly-released coffee table book Dreamers NYC.

Chord, however, appears eager to shed his wholesome image in a series of images that show off his chiseled abs

One shot features Chord looking at the camera as he runs his fingers through his golden blonde hair.

In another, the actor is doing push-ups on a New York City roof, wearing nothing from the camera's view but sunglasses.

A black-and-white image shows the star snarling at the lens as he goes for a swim.

According to the photographer's website, Dreamers NYC is meant to capture 'the lifestyle that these actors, models, artists and musicians have immersed themselves in'.

But his winsome half-smile makes it difficult to think of the star as a struggling artist or rugged New Yorker, as the title insinuates.

Male models Nico Tortorella, Sean O’Pry, Vladimir Ivanov and Simon Van Meervenne also feature in the book.

A percentage of the proceeds from the its sale will be donated to help the victims of hurricane Sandy.

Chord began modelling as a teenager, and featured in campaigns for The Gap and Famous Footwear.

He made his debut on Glee in September 2010 as a transfer to the show's fictional William McKinley High. The hit TV musical is currently in its fourth season on Fox.