Connie Britton’s new show is a ‘Friday Night Lights’ reunion

PASADENA, Calif. — Connie Britton’s new series “ Dear Edward " gave her the opportunity to revisit a past project that she holds dear, “Friday Night Lights.” Developed and executive produced by Jason Katims, the series “Friday Night Lights” was ratings-challenged but also had a passionate fan base among critics and viewers. “Dear Edward” which streams Feb. 3 on Apple TV+ reunites her with Katims, who admits he had been waiting since “Friday Night Lights” aired its series finale in 2011 to find another project with Britton. And then equally as an actor, fun to have all that stuff taken away.” The reunion between Britton and Katims lived up to the anticipation, says the actor, and there were also crew members present who she worked with on “Friday Night Lights.” “Jason’s set was everything I remembered, everything I imagined it might be. I’m getting to the point in my life now, in my career, where I want to work with people that I love.” “Dear Edward” also follows the titular character, Edward, a 12-year-old boy who is the only survivor of a plane crash and goes to live with his aunt and uncle after his parents and brother are killed.