Linda Cardellini is set to take on the lead role of Pamela Voorhees in the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series at Peacock, titled Crystal Lake. The show delves into Pamela’s backstory, exploring her vendetta against the counselors at Camp Crystal Lake following her son Jason’s tragic drowning. Cardellini is best known for her work in TV series like Freaks & Geeks and Dead To Me and films such as Scooby-Doo, Brokeback Mountain, and Avengers: Age Of Ultron. The original Friday The 13th film was released in 1980, kicking off a massively successful series of films featuring the iconic hockey mask-wearing slasher Jason Voorhees. (Variety)

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‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Casts Linda Cardellini As Pamela Voorhees
Mar 24, 2025 | 6:01 PM