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Peacock Unveils First Look at A24’s Friday the 13th Prequel ‘Crystal Lake

Peacock released three images that signal the series is nearing launch while holding back a trailer.

Overview

  • Peacock posted a trio of first-look photos on X with the note “Crystal Lake. Coming soon to Peacock,” offering no teaser or trailer.
  • The season spans eight episodes under showrunner Brad Caleb Kane and is slated to premiere later in 2026.
  • Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela Voorhees in a character-focused origin story that precedes the film franchise.
  • Directors attached to the season include Michael Lennox, Celine Held and Logan George, and Quyen Tran.
  • After original showrunner Bryan Fuller exited in 2024 following reports of budget concerns, the A24-backed project is moving forward with the new team.