As a gamer who’s been around the block more times than I care to remember, I can’t help but feel a twinge of nostalgia at the news of a Friday Night Lights reboot. Back in the day, when streaming was still a novelty and DSL was the fastest internet speed most folks could get, FNL was the show that kept me company during those late-night gaming sessions. The authentic Texas setting, the raw emotions, and the unforgettable characters – it all felt like a breath of fresh air in a sea of superhero shows and sci-fi epics.
It’s Texas forever — again.
Universal Television is currently working on a fresh adaptation of the highly praised show Friday Night Lights, which centered around a Texas high school football team. The original series spanned over five seasons, airing from 2006-2011 on NBC and DirecTV’s 101 Network.
Originally, two of the show’s creators, Jason Katims (the showrunner) and Brian Grazer from Imagine Entertainment, are participating in the remake. Reports indicate that this updated version will center around fresh characters instead of revisiting the cast headed by Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton from the original series.
Universal TV declined comment.
Friday Night Lights is based on a 1990 real-life book called “Friday Night Lights” by H.G. “Buzz” Bissinger, which tells the story of the football team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. Pete Berg directed and co-wrote a film adaptation of the book in 2004, and later created and produced the TV show. The series takes place in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas, and centers around Eric Taylor (played by Chandler), the coach of the Dillon Panthers football team, as well as his family (Tami Taylor, his wife, played by Britton, and their daughter Julie, portrayed by Aimee Teegarden) and other students in town.
The show may not have been a mainstream success, but it garnered a devoted fanbase and received extensive critical praise throughout its duration. FNL, in particular, clinched three Emmys during its final season, with Chandler winning best actor in a drama category and Katims for the best writing in a drama. Moreover, the series played a significant role in kick-starting the careers of several young actors such as Jesse Plemons, Taylor Kitsch, Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly, Gaius Charles, Adrianne Palicki, and Michael B. Jordan.
Katims and Grazer are executive producing the new version along with Kristen Zolner of Imagine.
Puck first reported the news.
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2024-11-15 19:25