Comments on: “We’re Doing The Movie”: Peter Berg & Connie Britton Say ‘Friday Night Lights’ Film Is A Go

By: Melwoofe

Melwoofe — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Fantastic news. I never, ever thought I would be attracted to this show – as a former Texan (sorry but I left many, many years ago to live in the UK) I know this state so well and what forms the obsession with football etc! However, it was my Brit son that told me about this series. It is brilliant! It is sensitive (not usually associated with Texas football!) and semi-realistic (there is certainly the kind heart there but not a trail that football crazy small towns usually have. I adore this because of its humanity and goodness (hope I have not insulted those good Christians who think they have a monopoly on "good". Thank you.

By: olhussy

olhussy — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

This is wonderful news, I have missed this show so much, NBC wonder why their prime time ratings are like they are? I'll tell you because they don't have a fucking clue to what viewers want, just like Frons over at ABC, he killed the soap OLTL and look at the ratings. The viewers boycotted the Network and are still doing it. I know I'm one of them. I hope you make a series of FNL movies like the Twilight saga…. I bet you'll make millions, then who will be laughing all the way to the bank…… Too Bad NBC, Matt Lauer can't do it all! I can't wait to see Kyle Chandler and Taylor Kitsch again….

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

This is GREAT news, if it's done in the same manner as the series: subtle, ensemble cast… and set in Dillon! A FNL movie simply MUST be set in Dillon, complete with the Riggins brothers, Buddy Garrity, Grandma Saracen, etc… Tammy's new job turned out to be too much, she had no work-life balance, they realize their home is in Dillon, so Coach is hired to coach Superteam. That should be the starting point of the movie.

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Interestingly, the guy who wrote the book now thinks football should be banned. Theres very few successful movies immediately following the cancelation of a tv show. This wont be one of them.

By: Sam Mathers

Sam Mathers — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

The 2004 movie was directed by berg as well and starred britton as the wife and bill bob thornton as the coach. I'm not sure how this new film would work thoubgh. Is it supposed to be like an indirect sequel?

By: Scott Harrigan

Scott Harrigan — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

There was already a Friday Night Lights movie in 2004 and it was a pretty good sports drama. It was a book that was adapted into a film then a television series, now it is being adapted into another film? It seems like this would get stale, so why don't they just come up with a new idea. I have never seen the show, but I was thoroughly satisfied with the film.

http://www.videodetective.com/movies/friday-night-lights/999299

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

I really really hope they don't. I love FNL. The finale was the best of any tv show I've followed. I know this means I should trust these guys, but I wish they wouldn't. Walk away with the greatness you achieved. This feels like the great athlete who retired at the top of his game and then tried a comeback that could never match expectations. Every person I turn onto the show falls in love. They are going to have a long, long legacy. Please leave it at that.

By: Glass

Glass — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

The MOVIE based on the TV SHOW based on the MOVIE based on the BOOK based on the TRUE STORY… I'm not mad at it, but you got to admit the movie industry's starting to look like that snake eating it's own tail.

By: cirkusfolk

cirkusfolk — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Wait, wasn't this already a movie before a tv show?

By: hmmm

hmmm — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

If Tim Riggins isn't in for a significant portion of the movie; they have lost me and probably others. Taylor Kitsch wasn't sounding like he was on board. …waiting to hear…

By: art vandelay

art vandelay — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

clear eyes,full hearts,if this movie is made we all lose

By: Stephen B

Stephen B — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Excited about this. Forget the big budget Michael Bay crap, Berg, you should be making smaller, human stories like this.

By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Wait… So, someone is going to accuse Coach Taylor of abuse?

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 22 May 2016 04:05:28 +0000

Great.