Taylor Kitsch Breaks the Internet: Inside His Shocking New Role and 2025 Comeback

Taylor Kitsch fans hoping to see Tim Riggins strap on his Panthers jersey again will have to keep dreaming. During a press stop for Prime Video’s upcoming pre-quel “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,” the Canadian actor confirmed he turned down an invitation to appear in Peacock’s in-development Friday Night Lights revival, bluntly stating: “I’m not going back.” Why the firm no? According to Kitsch, his focus is split between filming “Dark Wolf,” which reunites him with Chris Pratt and director Antoine Fuqua, and launching a Montana-based healing retreat for veterans and people battling addiction. The off-grid project, years in the making, marks the actor’s latest effort to give back after portraying multiple military figures on screen. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT “THE TERMINAL LIST: DARK WOLF” • Cast: Taylor Kitsch reprises Navy SEAL Ben Edwards opposite Chris Pratt’s James Reece. • Story: Set before the original series, the thriller tracks Edwards’ covert ops years and the friendship that ultimately shaped Reece’s fate. • Release window: Production wrapped this summer; Prime Video is eyeing an early-2026 premiere, positioning the show as one of its headline action titles. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REBOOT DETAILS • Peacock green-lit the revival with original showrunner Jason Katims and director Peter Berg on board. • New premise: After a catastrophic hurricane, a rag-tag Texas high-school team fights for a state championship under an interim coach, serving as a beacon for a battered town. • Legacy cameos: Producers have approached several alumni, but so far no original star has officially signed on. Kitsch is the first to publicly decline. KITSCH’S NEXT CHAPTER IN MONTANA The 44-year-old quietly relocated to Bozeman in 2021 to pursue wildlife photography and enjoy “true seasons.” Now he’s turning part of that property into a nonprofit retreat featuring equine therapy, fly-fishing and counseling programs. Groundbreaking is expected this fall, with a soft opening targeted for late-2026. SEO TAKEAWAY FOR FANS • Search “Taylor Kitsch Dark Wolf” for behind-the-scenes images from the New York red-carpet premiere. • Query “Taylor Kitsch Montana nonprofit” for updates on volunteer opportunities and grand-opening dates. • Follow “Friday Night Lights reboot cast” to see which Dillon favorites—if any—ultimately return. BOTTOM LINE From a buzzy pre-quel series to real-life philanthropy, Taylor Kitsch remains booked, busy and selective about revisiting past roles. While Tim Riggins may never suit up again, the actor’s next act—both on screen and in Montana—looks ready to score big with longtime fans and new audiences alike.