Peacock Sets October 15 Premiere for Crystal Lake, a Pamela Voorhees Origin Series

Overview

• Peacock will debut Crystal Lake on October 15, 2026, announcing a firm release date for the Friday the 13th prequel series.
• Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela Voorhees and says the show will explore previously unexplored aspects of the character under showrunner Brad Caleb Kane’s creative vision.
• Reporting identifies A24 and Peacock as creative partners on the project, with Kane describing a wide-ranging, character-focused approach he calls a “mixtape” of ideas for Pamela.
• The series casts Callum Vinson as a young Jason, which supports coverage that Crystal Lake is set before Jason’s 1958 drowning and focuses on events that shape Pamela’s path.
• Promotion so far is limited to first-look images and interviews, and outlets say a full trailer and larger marketing push — including possible Comic-Con appearances — have not yet been released.