Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake TV show is set before the events of the first Friday the 13th movie, exploring the events that unfold at the titular location prior to the death of Jason Voorhees. The series is being developed by Brad Caleb Kane, who stepped in as showrunner in August 2024, with development on the series continuing with exact details about the show still under wraps.

Now, Variety has confirmed that William Catlett will be ing the cast of Crystal Lake as a new character, Levon Brooks. Details about his character are currently unknown, but he will be ing Linda Cadellini, who plays Pamela Voorhees, as a main cast member. Catlett has plenty of credits for horror roles, such as the 2024 movie Abigail and HBO's Lovecraft Country, with this Friday the 13th prequel adding another under his belt.

What Catlett's Casting Means For Crystal Lake

The Major Characters Are Starting To Get Established

Catlett has had plenty of strong roles throughout his career, with one of his more recent being the Netflix TV series adaptation of Judy Blume's novel Forever. He's also played Lala in The CW's Black Lightning, part of the wider Arrowverse, and starred as Paul Lancaster in the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Constellation. While he doesn't have direct experience through any Friday the 13th movies, his most recent role as Poppa in the survival horror film Never Let Go proves just how versatile an actor he can be in the genre.

While there's no word yet on what his character, Levon, is going to do in Crystal Lake, it seems him being the second confirmed character in the show makes him a significant part of the events to come. He's likely connected to Camp Crystal in some capacity, though the exact nature of how remains unclear. Since the Peacock original series will be telling a different story than the movies, it seems like his involvement is going to play an important role in how the show's storyline unfolds, and what it means for Jason's supernatural killer origins.

Our Take On Catlett's Casting In Crystal Lake

The Actor Is A Perfect Addition To The Friday The 13th Show

Catlett's involvement continues to expand the cast of Crystal Lake, indicating the seasoned stars who are being considered for the series. It also signifies a more human element to the prequel that will no doubt continue to be showcased as more details are announced. With the slasher series getting new cast updates, it won't be long until more concrete information about what to expect from the series rises to the surface.

Crystal Lake will premiere on Peacock at an unknown date.

Source: Variety