A24 Reportedly Pulls the Plug on Friday the thirteenth Prequel Sequence Crystal Lake

Abstract

• A24 has reportedly canceled the
  Crystal Lake
  TV collection primarily based on
  Friday the thirteenth
  , leaving followers disillusioned and unsure about its future.
• Manufacturing updates have been scarce, with hypothesis a few prequel idea which will have included trendy components from the franchise.
• Bryan Fuller’s involvement and potential inspiration from previous
  Friday the thirteenth
  movies added intrigue to the
  Crystal Lake
  mission, now in all probability shelved.

It is a unhappy day for horror followers who’ve been eagerly awaiting extra content material from the Friday the thirteenth franchise, as experiences are popping out that A24 has pulled the plug on its lengthy awaited tv mission, Crystal Lake. First introduced in late 2022, the prequel collection was anticipated to premiere in late 2024/2025 on Peacock, and have authentic closing lady Adrienne King returning to Camp Blood the place it began, however now it appears as if Jason Voorhees is as soon as once more lifeless within the water. The collection was to be produced by A24 together with Bryan Fuller (Hannibal), who would additionally function showrunner and author.

In accordance with Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, he says that whereas he’s listening to experiences that A24 pulled the plug on Crystal Lake, he’s uncertain whether or not it is a everlasting determination or not. A24 had no remark, and Sneider, like the remainder of the horror fandom, is awaiting extra data, probably from Peacock, to maybe shed some gentle on the state of affairs. Take a look at his feedback beneath.

“I’m listening to that A24 has pulled the plug on
Crystal Lake
, its deliberate Peacock collection primarily based on the
Friday the thirteenth
franchise that includes masked killer Jason Voorhees. Bryan Fuller was resulting from government produce the horror collection. It’s unclear whether or not it is a everlasting determination or a short lived one, as A24 had no remark. Maybe Peacock will assist the trades shed extra gentle on this mission, which was introduced again in 2022.”

For the reason that announcement of the Crystal Lake prequel collection, little data had come out relating to writing and manufacturing, with a number of sporadic briefings right here and there. The collection was final given an replace by Adrienne King in March 2023, when she shared a photograph of herself and Bryan Fuller on her Instagram whereas commenting on how effectively certainly one of their latest conferences went. Take a look at the photograph and replace beneath.

What Was the Crystal Lake Prequel Sequence Going to Be About?

Little was recognized about Crystal Lake, apart from that it could function a prequel to the unique 1980 movie directed by Sean Cunningham, however even that idea was shrouded in thriller by Bryan Fuller himself. When Fuller spoke on the podcast, The Kingcast, again in 2022, he instructed host Scott Wampler that, “I’d say it’s much less a prequel collection than a… pre-remake-uel collection.” This might’ve meant any variety of issues, together with the likelihood that the collection may need been set in trendy instances to align with the 2009 remake by Platinum Dunes.

When he was requested which components of the Friday the thirteenth motion pictures he may pull from for inspiration, Fuller responded that nothing was off limits, together with the occasions within the notorious sequels, Jason X (which noticed Jason Voorhees journey to outer area), and Jason Goes to Hell, which noticed Voorhees’ backstory retconned to present him a sister, and made it in order that solely a member of his bloodline may completely destroy him through a mystical dagger.

“All the pieces. We are able to use
every little thing
. We are able to go to Hell, we are able to go to area. That’s to not say that we
will
do these issues … though if we
do
go 10 seasons, I shall be lobbying exhausting to go to area.”

Sadly for horror followers, if experiences show correct, it does not appear to be Jason Voorhees or the Friday the thirteenth franchise shall be heading again to area any time quickly, or to the small display screen, for that matter.

Friday the thirteenth Elements 1-8
, and the 2009 reboot are streaming on MAX.
Jason Goes to Hell
and
Jason X
might be streamed through Showtime. Freddy vs. Jason is unavailable to stream right now.