Stars of ‘Crystal Lake’ Discuss New ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series

The upcoming Peacock series 'Crystal Lake' delves into the mysterious origins of Jason Voorhees, offering a new perspective on the iconic 'Friday the 13th' franchise. The eight-episode season introduces new characters, including town police chief Levon Brooks, played by William Catlett; his journalist sister, Brianna Brooks, portrayed by Devin Kessler; and deputy Dorf, brought to life by Cameron Scoggins. The series centers on Pamela Voorhees, played by Linda Cardellini, and her efforts to protect her son Jason after a tragic accident. It also features Elias Voorhees, Jason's father and an executive at the sinister Bellflower Corporation, portrayed by Hamish Linklater.

For Catlett, working on 'Crystal Lake' felt like a full-circle moment, having grown up watching the original films every Friday night. Scoggins recalled summer camp legends of Jason and his brothers' attempts to scare him with the franchise's lore. Kessler, however, confessed to being a self-proclaimed "scaredy-cat," whose mother forbade her from attending summer camp after seeing 'Friday the 13th.'

The actors spoke about the experience of working with Linda Cardellini, describing her as a master of her craft who sets a positive energy on set. Catlett noted that Cardellini brought her A-game daily, despite coming from another demanding production.

William Catlett described his character, Levon Brooks, as experiencing both a fresh start and a reluctant new beginning in Crystal Lake, as Levon grapples with unresolved issues from his past in Newark. Devin Kessler's character, Brianna, is a driven journalist concerned about her brother Levon, whom she believes has a