With a new version of the sports drama in the works, Michael B. Jordan shares his thoughts on a potentialFriday Night Lightsreboot appearance. Jordan, who is best known for his frequent collaborations with Ryan Coogler on everything from theCreedandBlack Panthermovies to the upcomingSinners, first rose to prominence inThe Wireas Wallace. He would subsequently find further success on the small screen, playing the role of quarterback Vince Howard in thefinal two seasons ofFriday Night Lightsfrom 2009-11.
In an interview withGQin which he discussed his most iconic roles, Jordan coveredFriday Night Lightsand talked about his interest in appearing in the potential reboot of the show.He revealed that he would be open to the idea of appearing in an episode of the reboot, explaining that because he joined the cast in season 4, and wasn’t in it from the start, he would feel better about popping back into a new version of the show. Check out Jordan’s comments below:
If they was doing Friday Night Lights over, like the show, I would pop in for an episode. I would. Yeah, I would, I would. I think I feel that way more than I do with The Wire, because I was part of the original cast. I think the fact that I came in season 4 of FNL, I feel like if they did a reboot, I feel like, all right, I can come get in this world. I’m cool with that.
What Jordan’s Comments Mean For the Friday Night Lights Reboot
The Star Could Be Open To A Return
Jordan’s comments should be exciting for those interested in aFriday Night Lightsreboot show, and suggest that the actor is enthusiastic about revisiting the franchise at some point. Jordan being open to a return for the sports drama reboot seems likeit has a lot to do with the fact that he does not feel too attached to the original seriesin the way he did withThe Wire, where he was in the show from the start. The nostalgia element does not appear to be there when it comes toFriday Night Lights.
Friday Night Lightswill always have an important role in Jordan’s career trajectory, but his status as a prominent movie star now makes a return to the franchise unlikely.
However,it should be noted that Jordan does seem to have genuine nostalgia forFriday Night Lights, and his love of the series that helped him make his name could result in a return for the in-development reboot. Whilst it is unclear whether there will be a place in the reboot to bring back legacy characters like Vince, following the conclusion ofFriday Night Lightsseason 5, knowing that a star as big as Jordan would be open to a return means that there is a good chance the writers will find a way to bring the character back.
Our Take On The Chances Of Jordan’s Return To Friday Night Lights
He May Have A Desire To Revisit It, But There Are A Lot Of Factors To Consider
Jordan might have an interest in returning for an episode of theFriday Night Lightsreboot show, but any return from the star is far from a guarantee at this point. Jordan’s move into directing, having helmed the hitCreed 3and having previously been reported toreturn forCreed 4, coupled with his rising profile as a leading man, could make it difficult to find room in his schedule for a return.Friday Night Lightswill always have an important role in Jordan’s career trajectory, but his status as a prominent movie star now makes a return unlikely.
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Based on the book of the same name, Friday Night Lights is a sports drama series that centers around the Dillon Panthers, a high school football team in Texas. The show focuses on the small town and the community they share, tackling major social and political issues and the players' challenges as they go through an increasingly difficult season.
