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New Jason Voorhees Film Teased Amid Rights Resolution
14 Mar
Summary
- A film treatment for an old-school Jason movie is reportedly complete.
- Rights issues between creators and studios are reportedly being resolved.
- A prequel TV series titled 'Crystal Lake' is expected this year.
A potential new film for the iconic 'Friday the 13th' slasher franchise is reportedly in development, offering a glimmer of hope for fans. Co-creator Sean Cunningham has revealed that a treatment for an "old school" Jason Voorhees film has been completed.
Years of complex rights disputes between the franchise's co-creators and major studios have reportedly been a significant hurdle. However, Cunningham expressed optimism that these issues are being resolved, especially with the recent merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount, as both entities hold rights to the franchise.
Cunningham indicated that a "young writer" is needed for the script, emphasizing the series' core theme of "the fear of untimely death." He plans to serve as an executive producer if the project moves forward. Meanwhile, the prequel television series "Crystal Lake" is slated for release on Peacock this year.
