Pamela Voorhees' Descent: Inside 'Crystal Lake' Prequel

The new Peacock and A24 series, "Crystal Lake," offers a compelling prequel to the iconic "Friday the 13th" film franchise. It centers on Pamela Voorhees and her spiral into grief and violence after her young son, Jason, tragically drowned at camp. The series explores the roots of her murderous rage.

William Catlett portrays Police Chief Levon Brooks, a character who not only investigates the unsettling events but also finds himself romantically drawn to Pamela. Catlett noted that Brooks sees a hurt individual in Pamela, someone with a shared understanding of past trauma.

Catlett, known for his role as the villainous Lala in the Arrowverse's "Black Lightning," brings a diverse acting background to "Crystal Lake." His previous character, Latavious Johnson, was a gangster who experienced significant consequences, including a supernatural resurrection and ensuing torment.

Following "Black Lightning," Catlett's career gained momentum, leading to roles like his starring part in "Love Is ___." He expressed that he was ready for his breakout opportunity. Despite initially passing on the "Crystal Lake" role due to genre fatigue, the script's depth and the opportunity to explore Levon's character, a Black police chief in 1972, ultimately persuaded him to join the project.