'Friday the 13th' prequel series 'Crystal Lake' to arrive in Peacock

At the time of Halloween, Peacock has announced a drama based on the hit horror movie franchise Friday the 13th.

Variety announced on October 31, that Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to a Friday the 13th prequel, currently titled, Crystal Lake.

Bryan Fuller, a prolific television creator, making popular shows such as American Gods, Hannibal, and Star Trek: Discovery, will be writing and showrunning the horror series.

The series will be produced by A24, and Fuller will also serve as the executive producer alongside Marc Toberoff, Victor Miller, and Rob Barsamian.

According to the outlet, the plot details are being kept secret, although it is being called an "expanded prequel."

Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming said, "Friday the 13th is one of the most iconic horror franchises in movie history and we were dying to revisit this story with our upcoming drama series Crystal Lake."

She also added, "We can’t wait to get to work with Bryan Fuller, a gifted, visionary creator who I’ve had the pleasure of being a longtime friend and collaborator, along with our incredible partners at A24, in this updated version for Peacock that will thrill long-standing fans of the franchise."

Victor Miller was previously engaged in a court case, in order to obtain the rights to the original film’s screenplay. In 2021, the court ruled in favour of Miller and he was granted U.S. rights to the screenplay.