Peacock has released the full trailer and a set of first-look photos for «Crystal Lake,» its upcoming «Friday the 13th» prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees. The show is set to premiere on the streaming service on October 15.
Produced by A24 and created by Brad Caleb Kane, «Crystal Lake» centers on Pam Voorhees, a single mother who has been unable to move past her grief after her young, sickly son Jason suffers a tragic fate. The trailer offers the first extended look at Cardellini's take on the character, who in the original film franchise becomes the vengeful killer behind the Camp Crystal Lake murders.
The series is positioned as an origin story for the Voorhees family, exploring the events that precede the original 1980 «Friday the 13th» film. The trailer shows Cardellini's Pam seeking bloody vengeance, according to early reactions to the footage, and teases the horror elements that defined the long-running franchise. The prequel marks Peacock's attempt to revive one of the most recognizable horror properties in cinema, with A24 — known for its atmospheric and critically acclaimed genre releases — attached as producer.
Cardellini is a familiar face to television audiences, with prominent roles in «Freaks and Geeks,» «ER,» and «Dead to Me,» as well as film appearances in the «Scooby-Doo» movies and «Green Book.» Her casting as Pam Voorhees places her at the center of a franchise that has spanned more than four decades and multiple sequels, reboots, and crossovers.
The original «Friday the 13th,» released in 1980, introduced Pam Voorhees as the killer, with her son Jason becoming the franchise's iconic antagonist in subsequent installments. The prequel series arrives as streaming platforms continue to invest in established horror brands, following the success of other franchise revivals and prequel projects. Peacock has not yet announced how many episodes the first season will contain or whether additional seasons are planned.
The release of the full trailer and first-look photos signals the start of the promotional push ahead of the October 15 debut. The series will be available exclusively on Peacock, joining the platform's growing slate of original programming. Further details about the cast, episode count, and release schedule are expected to be announced closer to the premiere date.