Knoxville Actor Cast as Jason Voorhees in ‘Crystal Lake’ Prequel
A Knoxville actor has secured a role as Jason Voorhees in the upcoming 'Friday the 13th' prequel, titled 'Crystal Lake'.

Knoxville, TN, October 26, 2026 —
A Knoxville actor has secured the role of Jason Voorhees in Crystal Lake, an upcoming prequel to Friday the 13th, according to the information provided about the casting.
The actor’s name was not provided. The available details also do not specify when the casting took place, who made the announcement, or when the prequel is expected to be released. No information was given about the actor’s prior work or the character’s role in the story.
The casting identifies Voorhees as the role the Knoxville actor will play, while the project is described as a prequel and titled Crystal Lake. Further details about the production, including its cast, creative team, filming schedule and distribution plans, were not included in the information provided.
Without those details, it is not possible to determine whether the casting has been formally announced by the production or to describe how the prequel will approach the character. The available information does not provide plot details or indicate whether additional casting news is expected.
The confirmed information in the summary is limited to the actor’s Knoxville connection, the role of Jason Voorhees and the title and prequel status of Crystal Lake. The actor’s identity and other production details remain unspecified.
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