After Netflix announced that they will pick up 'Longmire' Season 4, fans and cast members of the show rejoicing. But the happiest among all is the author of Longmire's book series, Craig Johnson. He also thanked fans for the huge support of the show's comeback. Another, the 'Friday Night Lights' alum Derek Phillips reprises his role for the coming season.

Just before fans could become quite disappointed after A&E announced its decision to cancel the hit show, Netflix came in and announced that it'll take in charge of the show and will renew the show for a fourth season.

Now, 'Longmire' is getting closer to its Season 4 premiere on Netflix, which is rumored to air in the fall this year. Adhering to Netflix's system of streaming TV series, all the 10 episodes of season four will be available for viewing at the date of release.

In a recent interview, 'Longmire' book series author Craig Johnson recently revealed his happiness when Netflix picked up the TV show. The author expressed his gratitude to the generous network Netflix for picking up the 4^th season of 'Longmire', after A&E cancelled it.

He also expressed his gratefulness for the support of the viewers, who fight the comeback of the show. They are the reason why the show is back on the air.

If you're a fan of Johnson's Longmire mystery series, you'll be delighted to learn that his new book, "Dry Bones," came out May 12.

Meanwhile, the 'Friday Night Lights' alum Derek Phillips reprises his role for the coming season. The confirmation went out through Twitter by a tweet with a photo posted by the actor himself.

"Travis is back on #longmire. About to go shoot a scene w/ @mamalou8 #FNL#FNLreunion#travismurphy" -May 26, 2015.

Phillips also tagged his co-star Louanne Stephens with the #FNLreunion. Both of them were part of 'Friday Night Lights'. In response to the photo, Stephens played Grandma Saracen replied, "See you in a minute!!!"

The cast and crew of Longmire are nearing the end of production on the 10-episode fourth season in New Mexico. 'Longmire' season 4 is expected to be released in the fall on Netflix.