A24 Drops Jason Drowning Clip from Crystal Lake Ahead of Peacock Debut
The full scene shows a young Jason, played by Callum Vinson, going under while Linda Cardellini's Pamela Voorhees watches. The series premieres October 15, 2026.
A24 released the full clip of Jason drowning from its upcoming series Crystal Lake on October 13, 2026, two days before the show arrives on Peacock.
The scene shows a young Jason, played by Callum Vinson, drowning while his mother, Pamela Voorhees, played by Linda Cardellini, witnesses it.
Crystal Lake premieres on Peacock on October 15, 2026. The series is a prequel to Friday the 13th that primarily takes place one year after Jason drowns.
The eight-episode season was directed by Michael Lennox, Celine Held and Logan George, and Quyen Tran. Brad Caleb Kane serves as showrunner.
Bloody Disgusting's Meagan Navarro reviewed the series and wrote that it remains devoutly faithful to Friday the 13th. The cast also includes series regulars William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins and Gwendolyn Sundstrom, with Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch and Phoenix Parnevik in recurring roles.
Quick answers
When does Crystal Lake premiere?
Crystal Lake premieres on Peacock on October 15, 2026.
When was the Jason drowning clip released?
A24 released the full clip on October 13, 2026.
Who plays young Jason and Pamela Voorhees?
Callum Vinson plays young Jason, and Linda Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees.