Jurnee Smollett Joins Parenthood For Season 5

Jurnee Smollett is the fourth Friday Night Lights veteran to make a guest spot on the NBC series Parenthood. Thanks to show runner Jason Katirns who also worked on the Friday Night Lights, Smollett joins the ranks of Minka Kelly, Michael B. Jordan and Matt Lauria just to name a few.

TV Line confirms that the actress will have a major recurring role in season 5 of family series. She stars as a “smart, feisty, up-and-coming political dynamo” named Heather Hall. Kristina Braverman, played by Monica Potter, hires Hall to work as her campaign manager as she prepares to run for office. There could be a lot of drama there as Braverman juggles family with politics. Smollett recently starred in a stint on the HBO series, True Blood as Nicole Wright. The actress plays love interest to Sam Merlotte who seems to can’t stay out of harm’s way.

Jurnee Smollett has also appeared on “Friday Night Lights” as Jess Merriweather. In the series, Jess had her hands full as she helped run her family’s business, look after her three younger brothers, and lead the East Dillon Spirit Squad.  and a friend of the Tanners on “Full House”. She also starred in Tyler Perry’s “Temptation” earlier this year.

Shanika Simmons