New FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Series in Development at Peacock

A new version of the football drama series Friday Night Lights is currently in development at Universal Television for Peacock. The project is in the early stages of development, and bringing the show back is something that the network has been considering for years.

According to the report, this new project will tell a new story set in the world of high school football, and it will feature a whole new cast of characters.

The original series, which was inspired by the H.G. Bissinger book and a 2004 film, was set in the fictional town of Dillon in rural West Texas.

The story explores the lives of a high school football team and the surrounding community in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas. The story centers on Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler), whose dedication to his team and the sport is both inspiring and challenging as he navigates the intense expectations of a football-obsessed town.

With his wife Tami (Connie Britton), who is dealing with her own issues, the Taylors try to balance their family life with the pressures of their community.

Each episode explores the personal lives, ambitions, and hardships of players, students, and the community. The series was filled with great characters and it told a heartfelt story that captures the beauty and heartbreak of small-town life, and the impact of sports.

I’m a big fan of the original series, and good luck to anyone who comes in to try and top what that series gave us.

The project is being produced by Pete Berg and Brian Grazer, and Jason Katims.

Source: Deadline