As a die-hard Friday the 13th fan who has lived through more than one Jason Voorhees resurrection, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension about Sean S. Cunningham’s latest update on the Crystal Lake prequel series. The news that it might be shooting in Australia later this year and potentially hitting our screens on Halloween 2025 is music to my ears, but I’ve learned over the years not to put too much faith in release dates for these projects – they’re as unpredictable as a summer camp counselor’s fate in a Friday the 13th movie!
Sean S. Cunningham, the director of the original “Friday the 13th,” has hinted at a possible release timeline for “Crystal Lake.
The upcoming “Crystal Lake” series, a prequel to Friday the 13th, is being developed for streaming on Peacock by A24. Originally, Bryan Fuller was appointed as the showrunner, but he departed from the project in May 2024. Later in August 2024, it was announced that Brad Caleb Kane from “Welcome to Derry” took over Fuller’s position.
According to Bloody Disgusting, Cunningham hinted that, although an official confirmation has not been made yet, it appears the series may be targeting an October 2025 release date for now.
What did Friday the 13th’s Sean S. Cunningham say about Crystal Lake?
As far as I’m concerned, there have been whispers about filming the project in Australia towards the end of this year, with a planned release on Halloween 2025. However, I must admit that this rumor has been circulating for quite some time now, so I take it with a grain of salt. There are simply too many variables that could potentially derail things.
According to Cunningham, there had been an expiration of rights regarding the original script, which led to uncertainty about ownership after 35 years. Lawyers were handling this matter, and they were contemplating their next move. The plan was to develop a TV series, progress on which had advanced significantly. Cunningham was optimistic about it, believing it would be enjoyable. However, the rights issue escalated, delaying the TV series, and then the pandemic struck.
Ultimately, A24 opted to partner with Peacock for a Friday the 13th TV series. They intended to recruit Bryan Fuller, an exceptionally talented writer. In the television realm, the showrunner, who serves as the primary writer, carries significant weight. Trust in this individual is crucial because it’s not just about writing one story; it’s about creating a fresh narrative each week, which is incredibly challenging and rare.
As a gamer putting pen to paper, I landed the gig, only for it to receive the green light. Things were moving along smoothly, and we even started setting up the writers’ room. However, as I delved deeper into the script, they began to express concerns. They felt the narrative was becoming too grim, too dark. Consequently, they decided to scrap it and brought in another scribe – Brad Caleb Kane.
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2024-09-16 22:40