Linda Cardellini on What Drew Her to ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel ‘Crystal Lake’
Linda Cardellini has joined the cast of Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, portraying Pamela Voorhees. She expressed excitement about exploring horror roles, particularly in a story that delves into the character's backstory. The series is set to premiere on October 15, and Cardellini looks forward to bringing a fresh perspective to the iconic character.
- ▪Crystal Lake is a prequel series to the original Friday the 13th film.
- ▪Linda Cardellini plays the role of Pamela Voorhees, the mother of Jason Voorhees.
- ▪The series is set to premiere on Peacock on October 15.
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Peacock’s Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, got off to a rocky start. But when Linda Cardellini came aboard to star as Pamela Voorhees, the vengeful mother of the future hockey-masked maniac, it felt like the show was finally on the right track. With a premiere date on the calendar (October 15) and a few early glimpses now out in the world, the next tidbit for horror fans is Cardellini herself lifting the lid a tiny bit on what drew her to the…
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