Greater than a decade since its conclusion, Common Tv has reportedly began growth on a Friday Evening Lights remake of the acclaimed NBC sports activities drama. The unique sequence starring Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton was based mostly on H.G. Bissinger’s 1990 novel of the identical identify.
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 government produce. Katims and Grazer served as government producers on the unique present. Additional particulars about its plot are nonetheless underneath wraps, however the undertaking is predicted to be set once more on the earth of highschool soccer. Nevertheless, the brand new story will now reportedly revolve round new characters as an alternative of bringing again authentic characters.
The unique sequence was created and government produced by Peter Burg. The forged 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 obtained a number of awards, together with a Peabody Award for Broadcast Excellence, and two Emmy Awards for Excellent Lead Actor and Excellent Writing. For the time being, it presently holds a near-perfect Tomatometer ranking 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 referring to his circle of relatives. The interactions between the group members, present and former gamers, supporters, teaching employees and common townsfolk tackle most of the points dealing with small-town America.”
(Supply: THR)