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 primarily based 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 below wraps, however the challenge is anticipated to be set once more on the planet of highschool soccer. Nevertheless, the brand new story will now reportedly revolve round new characters as a substitute of bringing again authentic characters.
The unique sequence was created and government 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 obtained 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 presently holds a near-perfect Tomatometer score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Friday Evening Lights centered on the agricultural city of Dillon, Texas, the place successful the state soccer championship is prized above all else,” reads the unique present’s official synopsis. “Coach Eric Taylor guides a highschool soccer crew by pressure-filled seasons whereas coping with struggles regarding his family. The interactions between the crew members, present and former gamers, supporters, teaching employees and common townsfolk tackle most of the points going through small-town America.”
(Supply: THR)