Linda Cardellini Cast as Pamela Voorhees in 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series

The Peacock and A24 production 'Crystal Lake' gains momentum with Cardellini's casting following earlier delays and a change in showrunner.

Linda Cardellini, a three-time Emmy nominee, will portray Pamela Voorhees in the upcoming prequel series 'Crystal Lake.'
The series, produced by A24 and Peacock, explores the backstory of Pamela Voorhees, the original killer in the 1980 'Friday the 13th' film.
Brad Caleb Kane took over as showrunner in 2024 after Bryan Fuller's departure due to creative differences.
Pamela Voorhees was originally played by Betsy Palmer and is a pivotal character in the franchise, seeking revenge for her son Jason's death.
While plot details remain under wraps, the series aims to provide a fresh take on the franchise, with no release date yet announced.