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Taylor Kitsch Declines Lead Role in Friday Night Lights Reboot on Peacock

Led by Jason Katims with Peter Berg, Brian Grazer attached, the series follows a Texas football team’s recovery from a catastrophic hurricane.

Friday Night Lights Cast Pictured: (l-r) Gaius Charles as Brian "Smash" Williams, Jesse Plemons as Landry Clarke, Minka Kelly as Lyla Garrity, Scott Porter as Jason Street, Aimee Teegarden as Julie Taylor, Connie Britton as Tami Taylor, Kyle Chandler as Eric Taylor, Zach Gilford as Matt Saracen, Adrianne Palicki as Tyra Collette, Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins.
Taylor Kitsch attends a SiriusXM town hall on Aug. 4, 2025, in New York City.
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Overview

  • Peacock green-lit the Friday Night Lights revival in December 2024 with Jason Katims as showrunner, Peter Berg directing and Brian Grazer executive producing.
  • The reboot’s official logline centers on a ragtag high school football team and their interim coach striving for a state championship after a devastating hurricane in Texas.
  • Casting remains open with an all-new ensemble expected to be announced as development continues.
  • On August 5, Taylor Kitsch confirmed he was invited to reprise Tim Riggins but will not return as a series regular.
  • Kitsch indicated he might consider a brief, high-impact cameo if the role is suitably distinctive.