'Crystal Lake' – Linda Cardellini negotiates leading series prequel to 'Friday the 13th'

A24 and the streamer Peacock The development of Crystal Lakea prequel series of the saga Friday the 13thannouncing that they are in negotiations with Linda Cardellini to assume the leading role.

A Cardellini is offering to play Pamela Vorhees, Jason's mother. Mrs. Vorhees was played in the original film by the deceased actress, Betsy Palmer. The negotiation report with Cardellini was announced by Jeff Sneider (via The Insneider).

The series is described as an “expanded prequel” of the original classicwhich will feature the return of the characters Jason Vorhees and his mother, Pamela Vorhees. The story will cover the life and time of these two characters.

Brad Caleb Kane (IT: Welcome to Derry) is the prequel series showrunner, in addition to having credit as creator of the series, screenwriter and executive producer. The original showrunner was Bryan Fuller (Hannibal). Fuller's exit caused a creative change in the series material.

Crystal Lake It was ordered to series in 2022 by Peacock. Victor Millera screenwriter of the original classic, was also announced as executive producer with Marc Toberooff, Rob Barsamian, and A24.

Previously, Kane said in a press release on the television project:

“From the moment I saw Jason Voorhees take the eye of the orbit to a guy (in glorious 3D!) The tender age of 8 years, I knew that my creative path was one day destined to converge with the man behind The mask. Nothing defined my childhood rather than growing in the golden age of horror films, and nothing has defined the genre more than Friday 13. I could not be more excited about the opportunity to contribute a chapter to this iconic franchise, particularly with such partners intrepids like Peacock and A24. “

Prior to the full exit of the project, the signing of Adrienne King, final girl de Friday 13in recurrent role. AND Kevin Williamson (Scream, The Faculty) as a screenwriter of an episode. Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) y Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry, Carrie) They had been signed as episodes directors. With creative change, it is not detailed if these signings remain in force.

Fifteen years have passed since we saw Jason Vorhees on a large screen. The last film was the 2009 reboot. He was later trapped in a legal dispute between Sean Cunningham – director of the original film – and Victor Miller – Original guy – to have control of property rights.

The legal case, which was decided by the Court of Appeals of the Second Circuit of the United States. The producers of the original film, Horror Inc., which includes Barsamian, had argued that Miller's participation was a job, but a judge ruled that it was not. The case raided the way for Miller to license a prequel series.

Cardellini is a long and girl -screen long -term actress, known for her roles in series as E.R., Mad Men, Bloodline, Hawkeye, Dead to Mey No Good Deedand film projects such as Brokeback Mountain, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Daddy’s Home y Daddy’s Home 2, The Founder, A Simple Favorthe Oscar winner, Green Book, The Curse of La Llorona, Caponeamong others.