FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The New Class

The best soap on television, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, returns this fall and must fill the void left by the departing senior class played by Adrianne Palicki, Zach Gilford and Minka Kelly (who should all be back for guest appearances to wrap up their stories). Michael Ausiello has revealed that four new students are currently being cast for the upcoming season.

Vince: A charming yet dangerous East Dillon junior. He's African-American and, when we first meet him, he's running from the cops. Look for Coach Taylor to put his speed to better use as a member of the Lions. Series regular.

Luke: Vince's classmate and arch nemesis. He's Caucasian, cocky, and charming. Reminds some of a young Paul Newman. Dillon's new geographical breakdown has him playing for the Lions, and he's not happy about it. Series regular.

Jess: The super-energetic daughter of a onetime NFL hopeful, she knows the game inside and out. When she's not busy coaching her younger brothers, this sophomore/junior is getting crushed on by every guy in Dillon, East and West. Series regular.

Becky: A freshman beauty queen whose family is purebred trailer trash. Think Blair Waldorf with lousy genes. She finds Riggins in bed with her mother and reacts by trying to seduce him herself. My new favorite character is listed as recurring.

FNL returns to DirecTV's The 101 this fall and to NBC next summer.