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Crystal Lake Showrunner Defends Jason Voorhees Twist
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane defends Jason Voorhees as a cockroach-human mutant in Friday the 13th prequel series.
In brief
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane defends Jason Voorhees as a cockroach-human mutant in Friday the 13th prequel series. Peacock's 'Crystal Lake' showrunner Brad Caleb Kane explains Jason Voorhees' origin as a cockroach-human mutant to address his immortality in the Friday the 13th franchise. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Friday the 13th prequel series
Peacock's 'Crystal Lake' series focuses on Pamela Voorhees and Jason Voorhees after Jason drowns at Camp Crystal Lake.
Jason Voorhees origin twist
Jason Voorhees is a human/cockroach mutant created by Elias to test human survival in nuclear war.
Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane
Brad Caleb Kane defended Jason's cockroach DNA origin as science fact, not science fiction.
Kane's explanation
Kane said corporations, not governments, extract pharmaceutical gains to create Jason's mutant traits.
Fan reaction
Fans will be furious as Jason's origin shifts from supernatural to human/cockroach mutant.
Kane's stance
Kane took a grounded swing on Jason's origin without sending him to hell or space.
What it means
Peacock's 'Crystal Lake' showrunner Brad Caleb Kane explains Jason Voorhees' origin as a cockroach-human mutant to address his immortality in the Friday the 13th franchise.
