Jonathan Tison Revealed as Grown Jason in Crystal Lake Finale
The actor says he learned he was playing Jason only after arriving at the FX studio, where he was told on set.
Jonathan Tison plays the grown version of Jason Voorhees in the Season 1 finale of Peacock's Crystal Lake, the episode titled The Final Chapter. All episodes of the series are now available to stream on Peacock.
The actor told Deadline that he did not know he was playing Jason until he arrived at the FX studio and was told. The series filmed under the codename Mama's Boy, and Tison initially believed his character was called Joey.
His take on the character wears the burlap sack look from Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981). Tison said the fan response to his reveal has been positive and intense.
Crystal Lake stars Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Hamish Linklater as Elias Wittering. Callum Vinson plays young Jason in the show's first episode, which depicts the character drowning at Camp Crystal Lake.
The burlap sack look originated in 1981 and was last seen on screen in Friday the 13th Part III in 1982.
Quick answers
Who plays the grown Jason Voorhees in Crystal Lake?
Jonathan Tison plays the grown version of Jason Voorhees in the Season 1 finale, The Final Chapter.
Where can I watch Crystal Lake?
All episodes of Crystal Lake are streaming on Peacock.
Which Jason look appears in the finale?
Tison's Jason wears the burlap sack look from Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981).