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Crystal Lake
GenreSlasher
Created byBrad Caleb Kane
Based onCharacters
by Victor Miller
ShowrunnerBrad Caleb Kane
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Brad Caleb Kane
  • Victor Miller
  • Marc Toberoff
  • Robert M. Barsamian
  • Robert P. Barsamian
  • Stuart Manashil
  • Michael Lennox
Production companyA24
Original release
NetworkPeacock
Related
Friday the 13th: The Series

Crystal Lake is an upcoming American slasher television series developed by Brad Caleb Kane that is based on the Friday the 13th film franchise. It serves as a prequel to Friday the 13th (1980) and will be the second television series in the franchise after Friday the 13th: The Series.

Produced by A24, it is set to premiere on Peacock.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Production

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Development

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In October 2022, a Friday the 13th prequel series titled, Crystal Lake, was announced to be in development by A24 with Bryan Fuller as showrunner. It was to be executive produced by Fuller, Victor Miller, Marc Toberoff and Rob Barsamian.[2]

The following month, Fuller revealed to Fangoria that they had complete creative freedom of the franchise under the streaming rights. He further explained, "As a streaming series, we have the rights to do everything underneath the Friday the 13th umbrella. The movie rights are a completely different thing. They are tied up at New Line and are super, super messy and probably won't be untangled anytime soon, but as far as us chickens in the television industry, uh, roost, we have access to anything and everything that Friday the 13th has done up until this point."[3] One episode written by Fuller was described as an "an hour-long chase" on a frozen Crystal Lake.[4]

Writing for the series was slated to begin in late January 2023, with Kevin Williamson set to write an episode for season one.[5] Production was halted in May 2023 due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[6] In May 2024, it was revealed that Fuller had been fired from the series after A24 elected to take the series in a different direction.[7] Williamson also departed from the project.[8] At one point in production, Charlize Theron was considered as the role of Jason's mother, Pamela Voorhees.[4] Filming was set to begin in August 2024, with a production budget of $10 million per episode for an eight episode season. Vincenzo Natali and Kimberly Peirce were set to direct episodes.[4]

Nick Antosca was in talks to join as showrunner.[4] In August 2024, it was announced that Brad Caleb Kane would serve as the series' new showrunner.[9] Michael Lennox directed the first through third episodes, Celine Held and Logan George directed the fourth through sixth, and Quyen Tran helmed the seventh and eighth.[10]

Casting

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In January 2023, it was reported that Adrienne King was cast in a recurring undisclosed role. She previously portrayed Alice Hardy in the 1980 original film.[5] In March 2025, Linda Cardellini was cast as Pamela Voorhees.[11]

In May, a casting call was posted for background campers and counselors in New Jersey.[12] Later that month, William Catlett was cast as Levon Brooks.[13] In June 2025, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom was added to the main cast.[10] Callum Vinson plays a young Jason Voorhees, Pamela's son, in a recurring guest role.[1]

Filming

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In April 2025, Kane posted an image of an episode's production script and said that the series' production offices had opened.[14] In May, interior sets were under construction.[15] Under the shooting title, Mama's Boy, principal photography commenced in New Jersey on June 20, 2025.[16] Scenes were shot in Jersey City and West Milford. Filming of interior and exterior shots at the Rutt's Hut in Clifton is set to take place from August 1–8.[17] Filming is expected to end in October.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (July 18, 2025). "Friday the 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake Casts Callum Vinson as Jason Voorhees, Adds 4 More Recurring Guest Stars". Variety. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 31, 2022). "Friday the 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake From Bryan Fuller Ordered at Peacock". Variety. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Wampler, Scott (November 2022). "Exclusive: Bryan Fuller Tells Us Everything He Can About Crystal Lake". Fangoria. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d Taylor, Drew (June 18, 2024). "Why Crystal Lake Shut Down: Inside the Collapse of Bryan Fuller's Friday the 13th Series". TheWrap. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Squires, John (January 14, 2023). "Crystal Lake – Kevin Williamson and Adrienne King Involved in Peacock's Friday the 13th Series!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  6. ^ Hamman, Cody (June 22, 2023). "Dust Bunny: Mads Mikkelsen and Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller are in production on horror film". JoBlo. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 8, 2024). "Friday the 13th Prequel Series From A24, Peacock Loses Showrunner as Bryan Fuller Exits". Variety. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Squires, John (May 12, 2024). "Crystal Lake: Kevin Williamson and Bryan Fuller Planned an "Hour Long Chase Episode"". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 19, 2024). "Crystal Lake: Brad Caleb Kane Set As New Showrunner For Peacock's Friday The 13th Prequel Series From A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 13, 2025). "Peacock's Crystal Lake Rounds Out Lead Cast With Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins & Gwendolyn Sundstrom". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 24, 2025). "Friday the 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake Casts Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Wallace, Amanda (May 13, 2025). "New Jersey locals are being cast in Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 28, 2025). "Crystal Lake TV Series Casts William Catlett". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 28, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Squires, John (April 22, 2025). "'Crystal Lake' – A24 & Peacock's 'Friday the 13th' TV Series Is Coming Together… for Real This Time!". Bloody Disgusting. Cineverse. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  15. ^ Flook, Ray (May 27, 2025). "Crystal Lake Showrunner Shows What "Building a Mystery" Looks Like". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  16. ^ T., Amber (June 20, 2025). "Rejoice, A24's Friday The 13th Prequel Series Crystal Lake Is Finally Filming". Fangoria. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  17. ^ Fagan, Matt (July 16, 2025). "Rutt's Hut in Clifton to close for TV series, commercial filming". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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