Greater than a decade since its conclusion, Universal Television has reportedly began improvement on a Friday Night Lights remake of the acclaimed NBC sports activities drama. The unique collection starring Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton was based mostly on H.G. Bissinger’s 1990 novel of the identical title.
Who’s concerned within the Friday Evening Lights remake?
Common Tv’s Friday Evening Lights remake hails from showrunner Jason Katims and Brian Grazer for Think about Leisure, with Kristen Zolner set to govt produce. Katims and Grazer served as govt producers on the unique present. Additional particulars about its plot are nonetheless below wraps, however the undertaking is anticipated to be set once more on this planet of highschool soccer. Nonetheless, the brand new story will now reportedly revolve round new characters as an alternative of bringing again authentic characters.
The unique collection was created and govt produced by Peter Burg. The solid additionally starred Aimee Teegarden, Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons, Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Scott Porter, Gaius Charles, Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett, and extra. Throughout its five-season run, the present acquired a number of awards, together with a Peabody Award for Broadcast Excellence, and two Emmy Awards for Excellent Lead Actor and Excellent Writing. In the mean time, it at present holds a near-perfect Tomatometer score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Friday Evening Lights centered on the agricultural city of Dillon, Texas, the place profitable the state soccer championship is prized above all else,” reads the unique present’s official synopsis. “Coach Eric Taylor guides a highschool soccer group via pressure-filled seasons whereas coping with struggles regarding his circle of relatives. The interactions between the group members, present and former gamers, supporters, teaching employees and common townsfolk deal with lots of the points dealing with small-town America.”
(Supply: THR)
