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If you thought Jelly Roll<\/a>\u2019s TV acting debut was a one-and-done, you\u2019re in for a surprise.<\/p>\n The creators of Fire Country<\/em> are already looking for ways to bring him back.<\/p>\n Jelly Roll, 40, made a surprise appearance on the CBS drama in April, playing Noah, a healthcare worker and former convict.<\/p>\n His performance was well-received<\/a> \u2014 especially for a first-timer \u2014 and his song \u201cDreams Don\u2019t Die\u201d was also featured in the episode.<\/p>\n Now, Fire Country<\/em> creator Tony Phelan says fans might not have seen the last of Noah. \u201cWe\u2019re Talking About a Way<\/a> to Bring That Character Back,\u201d he explained<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Jelly Roll\u2019s Stunning Weight Loss Journey in 28 Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n Phelan revealed that Jelly Roll\u2019s cameo came about naturally<\/a> \u2014 and has been living rent-free in his head ever since.<\/p>\n \u201c[Featuring] music on the show has been great and I think it has really happened organically,\u201d he told Us Weekly<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Phelan continued, \u201cPeople in Nashville have been reaching out<\/a> to us because they\u2019re fans of the show\u2026 That is what made the Jelly Roll [cameo] so great.\u201d<\/p>\n The TV producer praised Jelly Roll for doing \u201csuch an amazing job\u201d and left the door open for the \u201cSave Me\u201d singer\u2019s return.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re in the writers\u2019 room talking about a way to bring that character back \u2014 just because he was such a great presence<\/a>,\u201d Phelan added.<\/p>\n This wasn\u2019t Jelly Roll\u2019s first time on camera, but it was his first scripted role. He previously appeared as himself on Paramount+\u2019s Tulsa King<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Fire Country<\/em> star and executive producer Max Thieriot shared that he was the one who \u201creached out first\u201d to Jelly Roll after crossing paths at the CMT Music Awards.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Kane Brown Makes Triumphant Return to Primetime TV in \u2018Major\u2019 Role on \u20189-1-1: Nashville\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Tracker<\/em> executive producer Elwood Reid admitted that their show tried to snag Jelly Roll first.<\/p>\n Reid added that Tracker<\/em> still hopes to bring a country star into their world: \u201cLuke Combs<\/a> is a guy we\u2019ve always been trying to get. Or a guy like Hardy<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n As for Jelly Roll\u2019s future on Fire Country<\/em>? Fans will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n Phelan says conversations are happening<\/a>, but he\u2019s keeping some surprises close to the vest.<\/p>\n The CBS drama returns Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 PM ET before moving to its regular slot on Friday, Oct. 24, at 9 PM ET. New episodes of Fire Country<\/em> stream the following day on Paramount+.<\/p>\n Jelly Roll is country music’s most fascinating character. His life has taken dozens of wild twists and turns, and he’s been honest about all of it. Here are 27 facts about the “Save Me” singer and his family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFrom Stage to Screen<\/h3>\n
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