Jason Voorhees, the masked killer in the classic "Friday The 13th" movies, is making his way to the small screen. According to Deadline, the 1980s horror film will be turned into a television series. Sean S. Cunningham, who directed the original film, has signed on to be one of the executive producers of the upcoming TV series.
This is the second time the horror movie will appear on TV. According to ign.com, Paramount produced the first TV series while they were making the films, however it had nothing to do with the original "Friday The 13th."
The first TV series ran from 1987 to 1990 and starred Louise Robey, Chris Wiggins and John D. Lemay. This time, the series will be set in the present day and take place at Crystal Lake where Jason first started his killing spree in the film.
According to Deadline, the show will also feature a lot of flashbacks that show Jason "in multiple time periods."
"The series is contemporary, focusing on the eclectic characters of Crystal Lake who are forced to confront the return of the killer, as new secrets about his wacky family are revealed," Deadline writes.
So far, the show has not been given a release date yet.
"Jason Voorhees is synonymous with the genre and we plan to build on this legacy with a provocative and compelling take that expands upon the storylines that have already thrilled millions worldwide," Cunningham told Deadline. "Expect the show to take viewers in some exciting new directions that we're confident will not only excite existing fans of 'Friday the 13th' but also attract new audiences to the situations and characters that inhabit the small town of Crystal Lake."
Last year, Cunningham discussed the possibility of a "Friday The 13th" TV series but, at the time, thought it would turn into an Internet project, ign.com reports.
Are you excited for a TV series based on "Friday The 13th?" Will you watch it?
