Friday Night Lights
Casting News

The new season of Friday Night Lights continues to expand its cast.

The latest addition is former The Practice star Steve Harris, who Michael Ausiello reports has booked a recurring role on the NBC drama.

The two-time Emmy nominee will portray Vernon Merriweather, an ex-football star and the father of East Dillon student Jess.

Friday Night Lights returns to DIRECTV on October 28. It will air on NBC some time in the spring.

Football players are suddenly trading in their cleats for acting shoes.

First, Jerry Rice appeared on One Tree Hill this season. Then, it was confirmed that NFL Hall of Famer John Riggins has landed a recurring role on the same CW hit.

Now, we can report that Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl corner Nnamdi Asomugha will make a cameo in an upcoming episode of Friday Night Lights.

The star player will try to appeal to Vince, a troubled member of Eric Taylor's new team. The character is played by Michael B. Jordan and this great series returns to DIRECTV on Octobeer 28.