A 'Friday Night Lights' Star Shares Candid Advice for Reboot Cast

Friday Night Lights has turn into a beloved story for followers of Peter Berg, Kyle Chandler, and the unimaginable Dillon Panthers all through the years. Based mostly on the movie of the identical identify, the hit collection survived the writers’ strike of the later 2000s, and that one time that Landry (Jesse Plemons) killed that man. Now, there’s a reboot collection on its means, however we do not know who from the unique forged will make an look. However we do know one actor who would not appear too eager on a brand new full-time position: Taylor Kitsch’s Tim Riggins. The Terminal Listing: Darkish Wolf actor has stated previously that he would not suppose he’d return full time as Riggins.

However he nonetheless has recommendation for the brand new crew who will tackle the Texas highschool soccer scene. Kitsch was speaking with PEOPLE for The Terminal Listing when he was requested about giving phrases of knowledge to the following era of Panthers. “Have enjoyable, don’t be concerned about if it will be massive or not, simply take absolute possession of no matter character you are given,” he stated.

Whereas we wish to see Riggins once more, he did go away whoever takes to the sector one final piece of recommendation: “Take dangers, and luxuriate in it as a result of it isn’t gonna final endlessly.” Don’t be concerned although, Kitsch did not neglect the place he began. When requested if he nonetheless believed Texas is endlessly, he stated, “Sure. Texas endlessly.”

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Is Coach Taylor Coming Again?

Followers can solely speculate about most components of the brand new present at this level. One of many extra vital questions out there’s: What will occur to our beloved Coach Eric Taylor (Chandler) and his spouse Tammi (Connie Britton)? A part of what made the Panthers so particular was Taylor’s means to attach together with his gamers, shield them, and make them victory.

Positive, one other coach might try this, however would it not really feel just like the Friday Night Lights we all know and love? Even Billy Bob Thornton’s coach within the movie could not maintain a candle to what Chandler achieved on the present. So whereas actors like Kitsch are achieved enjoying their highschool soccer stars, there are some characters who can (and will) make a return to the reboot collection. However even when they do not, the brand new collection simply higher bear in mind one vital lesson from Coach Taylor: Clear eyes, full hearts, cannot lose.

You’ll be able to see Kitsch, Chandler, and the unique forged of Friday Night Lights within the unique collection.

Friday Night Lights

Launch Date

2006 – 2011-00-00

Showrunner

Jason Katims

Administrators

Patrick R. Norris, Jonas Pate, Allison Liddi-Brown, Adam Davidson, Dean White, Peter Berg, Seith Mann, Jason Katims, Chris Eyre, Ami Canaan Mann, Charles Stone III, Dan Lerner, Josh Pate, Kyle Chandler, Mark Piznarski

Writers

Brent Fletcher