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Apr 16,2010

TV Guide Reports that Lynn Blackburn Joins FNL Cast for Season 5

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Lynn Blackburn

Friday Night Lights has recruited Lynn Blackburn for a recurring role in its fifth and final season, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

As first reported by TVGuide.com, a younger, no-nonsense teacher will befriend East Dillon High’s newest faculty member, Tami Taylor (Connie Britton). Blackburn’s character, Laurel, will help Mrs. Taylor learn to approach the students differently.

A theater veteran, Blackburn has appeared in productions of Noises Off and Valley of the Dolls in Texas, where Friday Night Lights shoots.

Friday Night Lights‘ fourth season starts Friday, May 7 at 8/7c on NBC.