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Just in time for Halloween, Peacock announced he’s gone straight to the series Crystal Lakea prequel drama to the blockbuster horror film series Friday the 13th.
Brian Fullerthe prolific television creator behind shows like american gods When Star Trek: Discoverythe script, show run, and executive production of the series, All at once, anywhere And this year’s horror one-two punch, X When Pearl.
Friday the 13th is a horror franchise released in 1980 that introduced Jason Voorhees, a hockey-masked slasher who primarily commits murders in and around the lush, idyllic grounds of Camp Crystal Lake (New York and a rarity in space). Excursions excluded).
The film once spawned a television series, as well as novels, video games, and numerous merch as the franchise has become a part of pop culture.
The IP was also embroiled in a complicated rights deal in moving from Paramount to Newline, a longstanding relationship between the original film’s director and producer Sean S. Cunningham and original screenwriter Victor Miller. embroiled in a long-running copyright dispute.
In May, Miller emerged victorious, gaining control of the script and the original characters, but Friday the 13th Not the title, not the concept of an adult Jason, not even the hockey mask that was only introduced in the third movie.
Miller; and Mark Toberoff, the copyright attorney who represented Miller in the case. and Rob Barsamian, who are executive producers of The Peacock Show, which has been described as a drama, Bates Motelan A&E series that ran from 2013 to 2017 and served as a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror classic, Psycho.
Barsamian is the current owner of rights not included in Miller’s briefcase, including titles and masks. Indicates that the element can appear at one time.
“I discovered Friday the 13th on the page of famous monster I’ve been thinking about this story ever since I read this magazine when I was 10,” Fuller said in a statement. “When it comes to horror, A24 raises the bar and pushes the boundaries. Crystal Lake under their flag.When [NBCUniversal’s] Susan Lobner is the best at what she does.It is a pleasure and an honor to work with her again. ”
For his part, Fuller has a versatile track record. He is perhaps best known for critically acclaimed but rating-challenging favourites, such as: Wonderfalls, Push Daisy (He worked with Robner during his tenure at Warner Bros. TV)Dead Like Me When Hannibal. he developed Star Trek: Discovery, American Gods and Anne Rice’s vampire chronicles And I’ve let go or moved away from all three due to various factors. Most recently, he served as executive producer of a documentary series. Queer for Fear: A History of Queer HorrorIn keeping with the spirit of Halloween, Fuller was previously developed munsters reboot mockingbird lane For NBC, it ended up airing as a special on the network.
“Friday the 13th is one of the most iconic horror franchises in the history of cinema, and we were eager to revisit this story in our upcoming drama series Crystal Lake,” said Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. says. “I can’t wait to work with my longtime friend and collaborator, talented and visionary creator Bryan Fuller, and our incredible partners at A24 on this updated version of Peacock. It will excite longtime fans of the franchise.”
Fuller is represented by WME and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
Leslie Goldberg contributed to this story.
Update Oct 31 4:23pm clarifies Barsamian’s involvement and rights status.