Friday Night Lights has found a rival for Matt Saracen, and it’s…Peter Pan? Jeremy Sumpter, who starred in the 2003 film Peter Pan, has been cast as the recurring character J.D. McCoy, a gifted freshman quarterback who moves to Dillon with his family to try to take the starting QB job from Saracen (Zach Gilford). “J.D.’s a straight and narrow kid who’s been bred to be a football player by his father, and lives in the shadow of his father, who’s a big personality,” says exec producer Jason Katims. “There’s an interesting story about this kid feeling somewhat suffocated by his dad and starting to look more to Coach (Kyle Chandler) as a mentor.” As EW.com previously reported, Janine Turner and D.W. Moffett will play J.D.’s parents. (In addition, Deadwood’s Kim Dickens will serve as Saracen’s mother, who has a tense reunion with her son.) Season 3 of FNL kicks off Oct. 1 on DirecTV, and debuts on NBC in early 2009.
Exclusive: Jeremy Sumpter tackles QB role on 'Friday Night Lights'
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All these cast additions… I just hope its for the best in the end. I cannot wait to get my teeth into season 3.
Welcome Jeremy Sumpter to FNL! … I can’t wait for the show to start!!
WOW! I definitely wouldn’t have guessed that, but Jeremy is such a cutie, I think he’ll be perfect with the overly attractive cast. He’s no Zach Gilford though <3 Can't wait for season 3!!
I think it sucks that those without Direct Tv won’t be able to watch this show until January. I own a condo and can not get Direct TV but had it for years and really miss the service.
So for real, why’s direct tv punishing me? What did I ever do to Direct Tv?
I understand your pain EP Sato about no access to Direct TV. However, since FNL premiering first on Direct TV means we get a 3rd season as opposed to cancellation, I will happily accept the wait!
THe mention of Kim Dickens as Saracen’s mom just brings a big fat smile to my face. Casting to perfection!
very excited about the new cast additions! i remember jeremy sumpter from peter pan, he was excellent! i am so excited about the new season, fnl is one of the best shows on television!
I’m very excited that Jeremy got casted for this and I can’t wait to see the show. All I can say is: Best wishes and I hope this one does well in reviews and ratings by viewers and critics.
Good Luck.
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i Cant wait to your Next movie Well,wish you Luck!!!
OMG, Jeremy Sumpter is sooo hotttt!! I loved him in Peter Pan and he is just the most gorgeous guy on the planet at the moment. He also seems like a really nice genuine guy to. Good luck with the new show.
Overly attractive cast might be too generous a word when you consider that Zach Gilford is in the cast. Taylor Kitsch and Gauis Charles certainly are handsome. Gilford on the other hand makes Gilbert Godfried look like Adonis.
hi jeremy myron robert sumpter hahah more power to your career give your best!!!take care!!!
JEREMY, GOOD LUCK-WE WISH YOU WELL FROM MT STERLING, KY. I SPOKE TO YOUR DAD TUESDAY AND HE TOLD ME YOU WERE TAKING ON FNL’S. MY DAUGHTER BENTON IS STILL A BIG FAN.
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