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Screen Geek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Screen Geek
Jason Voorhees Officially Cast In 'Crystal Lake' Series
The Friday the 13th franchise is being rejuvenated under the Jason Universe label. One of the new projects coming from the label includes the television series Crystal Lake produced by A24 for release on Peacock. The new series stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and, excitingly enough, an actor has just been cast to portray franchise antagonist Jason Voorhees in Crystal Lake . The iconic hockey mask wearing killer wasn't introduced as an antagonist until Part 2 , and he didn't even get his trademark mask until Part 3 , but fans have been a fan of Jason for decades. Since 2009, fans have been waiting for his return, and now it will happen in the upcoming television series that aims to tell the backstory of Jason and, perhaps more importantly, his mother who never really got her due beyond the original 1980 movie. Now, as shared via Deadline, we know who will be portraying Jason Voorhees in this new venture: 'A new Jason Voorhees has joined the Friday the 13th universe, as Callum Vinson ( Chucky , Long Bright River ) boards Peacock's prequel series Crystal Lake from A24.' As such, Vinson has gone from fighting against Chucky in the third season of the series of the same name to now playing fellow horror icon Jason Voorhees. Vinson is described as a 'recurring guest star,' with most of the show's focus being placed on Pamela Voorhees. Nevertheless, fans are definitely eager to see how Vinson plays the role and what this means for Jason's character. Fans have never seen much of Jason's youth, and without much ability for the character to speak or express himself in the original film series, there is still very little known about Jason or what thoughts he may have behind his mask outside of the love he has for his mother. Crystal Lake has the potential to shed some light on the character and expand his role in the franchise – though that will no doubt require some heavy acceptance from fans that never expected to see Jason portrayed in such a way. Additionally, several other characters from the original film have also been recast for this prequel. This includes Nick Cordileone as Ralph, Phoenix Parnevik as Barry, and Danielle Kotch as Claudette. Joy Suprano has also joined the series as the new character Rita. Fans will recall Ralph as an older recluse in the original two Friday the 13th films, nicknamed Crazy Ralph by the locals, while Barry and Claudette were Pamela's first victims in the opening of Friday the 13th set not long after Jason's drowning. Now that Crystal Lake is in production – we'll likely continue to get major updates regarding the series and the franchise's future including Jason Voorhees and the Jason Universe. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more updates as we have them.
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
FRIDAY THE 13TH Prequel Series Casts Callum Vinson as Jason Voorhees, Adds 4 More Recurring Stars — GeekTyrant
Peacock's highly anticipated Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has officially added five new recurring guest stars to its cast. Leading the new additions is Callum Vinson ( Chucky, Long Bright River ), who will take on the role of a young Jason Voorhees. Vinson joins previously announced series lead Linda Cardellini, who stars as Jason's mother, Pamela Voorhees. The prequel will explore Pamela's life before the bloody events that launched one of horror's most iconic franchises. Alongside Vinson, the recurring cast now includes Nick Cordileone ( Warrior ) as Ralph, Joy Suprano ( Fleishman Is in Trouble, Best Foot Forward ) as Rita, Danielle Kotch ( Director's Cut ) as Claudette, and Phoenix Parnevik ( Bel-Air, Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead ) as Barry. They join series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Plot details remain tightly under wraps, but fans can expect the show to dive deep into Pamela's backstory and the origins of Camp Crystal Lake. Brad Caleb Kane serves as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer. A24 is producing, with original Friday the 13th screenwriter Victor Miller returning as an executive producer alongside Marc Toberoff, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, and Tyson Bidner. Michael Lennox will executive produce and direct the first three episodes, while Celine Hind and Logan George handle episodes four through six, and Quyen Tran directs episodes seven and eight. Crystal Lake was given a straight-to-series order by Peacock in 2022. With A24 behind the project and this growing cast, expectations are high for a chilling dive into the dark roots of one of horror's most infamous legends.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Callum Vinson to play Jason Voorhees in 'Crystal Lake'
July 19 (UPI) -- Callum Vinson has signed on to play Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake. The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of 10-year-old Callum in the pivotal role for the Peacock series on Friday. The child actor is known for his roles in Poker Face, Coup! Long Bright River and Night Agent. Other additions to the Crystal Lake cast, which will be led by the previously announced Linda Cardellini, include Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik. "Jason. Ralph. Rita. Claudette. Barry. This team slays," show-runner Brad Kane wrote alongside a screenshot of the news report. Friday the 13th, which was about a killer terrorizing camp counselors, opened in 1980 and spawned numerous sequels, remakes, comic books and video games.
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Callum Vinson to play Jason Voorhees in 'Crystal Lake'
1 of 2 | Callum Vinson -- pictured here with Harriet Sansom Harris (L) and Amanda Seyfried in a scene from "Long Bright River" -- is set to star in the "Friday the 13th" prequel "Crystal Lake." Photo courtesy of Peacock July 19 (UPI) -- Callum Vinson has signed on to play Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake. The Hollywood Reporter announced the casting of 10-year-old Callum in the pivotal role for the Peacock series on Friday. The child actor is known for his roles in Poker Face, Coup! Long Bright River and Night Agent. Other additions to the Crystal Lake cast, which will be led by the previously announced Linda Cardellini, include Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik. "Jason. Ralph. Rita. Claudette. Barry. This team slays," show-runner Brad Kane wrote alongside a screenshot of the news report. Friday the 13th, which was about a killer terrorizing camp counselors, opened in 1980 and spawned numerous sequels, remakes, comic books and video games.
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Friday the 13th" Prequel Series "Crystal Lake" Finds Its Jason Voorhees
Yara Sameh Callum Vinson (Chucky, Long Bright River) has been tapped to play Jason Voorhees in Peacock's "Friday the 13th" prequel series "Crystal Lake" from A24. Brad Caleb Kane serves as creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer of the series. Now set to appear in the series, title 'Crystal Lake,' are: Nick Cordileone ('Warrior'), Joy Suprano ('Fleishman is in Trouble,' 'Best Foot Forward'), Danielle Kotch ('Director's Cut'), and Phoenix Parnevik ('Bel-Air,' 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead'). They join previously announced lead Linda Cardellini, who will play Jason's mother Pamela. Furthermore, Cordileone will play Ralph, Suprano will play Rita, Kotch will play Claudette, and Parnevik will play Barry. Additional cast members include series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that the show will follow Pamela and her life prior to the events of the first 'Friday the 13th' movie. It was originally picked up straight to series at Peacock in 2022. Brad Caleb Kane took over as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer on 'Crystal Lake' in August 2024. A24 is also executive producing. Victor Miller, who penned the original film in the franchise, remains onboard as an executive produce along with Marc Toberoff, Robert M. Barsamian, Robert P. Barsamian, Stuart Manashil, and Tyson Bidner. Michael Lennox will executive produce and direct the first three episodes. Celine Hind and Logan George will direct episodes four through six, while Quyen Tran will direct episodes seven and eight. A24 is the studio. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
