Everything We Know About CRYSTAL LAKE, the FRIDAY THE 13TH Prequel Series

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As a seasoned gamer and horror movie enthusiast with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation about the upcoming prequel series, Crystal Lake. Having grown up on Friday the 13th movies, I’ve always wondered what led to the creation of the infamous Jason Voorhees, and now it seems we might finally get some answers.

A few years back, it was announced that the “Friday the 13th” series would grow further with a prequel show called “Crystal Lake,” focusing on the notorious summer camp’s history. Could this new series provide insights into Jason Voorhees’ upbringing and potentially his psychotic mother Pamela as well?

Here’s everything we know about Crystal Lake. 

Title

The title of this series is Crystal Lake. This could possibly change as the show dives into development and filming. 

Crystal Lake’s Plot 

At this moment, specific storylines for “Crystal Lake” remain undisclosed, but let’s indulge in some educated guesswork about potential directions. Given that it’s a prequel, we might delve deeper into the life of Pamela Voorhees. Since the original film debuted in 1980, the series is expected to travel back in time, possibly setting scenes in the 1970s or even the 1960s.

As I bid farewell to my role as showrunner on “Hannibal” in May 2024, I had subtly suggested that I’d like to delve deeper into the characters of Jason and his mother, uncovering some intriguing “manifestations” of them. However, I did mention that A24 was steering things towards a unique direction. It’s possible they might unearth some intriguing lore that could reshape our understanding of Camp Crystal Lake and the original figures in the franchise.

Behind the Scenes

Brad Caleb Kane, known for his work on “It: Welcome to Derry”, has been appointed as the head of Peacock’s “Crystal Lake” television series. In this role, he will serve as the creator, scriptwriter, and executive producer.

Crystal Lake’s Cast

Currently, no casting updates have been made public for the movie “Crystal Lake”. The last “Friday the 13th” film in 2009 featured Derek Mills portraying a particularly agile Jason Voorhees, so it’s possible that he might take on the role once more.

Crystal Lake’s Release Date

There is no release date for Peacock and A24’s upcoming series. 

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2024-08-20 00:02