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Friday Night Lights' Adrianne Palicki Joins About a Boy

About a Boy will host a Friday Night Lights reunion later this season! Adrianne Palicki, who starred on FNL as Tyra Collette, will recur as a love interest for David Walton's Will on NBC's adaptation of the 2002 film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jason Katims talks downsizing About a Boy, promises more Parenthood crossovers Palicki's character...

Natalie Abrams
Natalie Abrams

About a Boywill host a Friday Night Lightsreunion later this season!

Adrianne Palicki, who starred on FNL as Tyra Collette, will recur as a love interest for David Walton's Will on NBC's adaptation of the 2002 film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jason Katims talks downsizing About a Boy, promises more Parenthood crossovers

Palicki's character, Dr. Samantha Lake, will appear in at least seven episodes of the comedy, which is written and executive-produced by her former Friday Night Lights boss Jason Katims.

Palicki most recently starred in G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

About a Boy premieres on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11/10c after the Olympics, before moving to its regular timeslot on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9/8c on NBC.