Mike Flanagan Reflects on Bryan Fuller’s Exit from ‘Crystal Lake’ Series
In a recent social media post, Mike Flanagan expressed his sentiments regarding the highly-anticipated series ‘Crystal Lake’, a prequel to the iconic ‘Friday the 13th’. This comes after A24 decided to part ways with showrunner Bryan Fuller, ushering in Brad Caleb Kane to take the helm.
“As another Friday the 13th rolls around, I find myself reminiscing about the ‘Crystal Lake’ series that could have been,” Flanagan shared on X, praising Fuller’s vision for the project. “Bryan Fuller was onto something really special. I’ll be eagerly awaiting updates on his upcoming project, ‘Dust Bunny,'” he added.
Fuller, known for his work on ‘Pushing Daisies’ and ‘Hannibal’, originally signed on as writer, executive producer, and showrunner when Peacock granted a straight-to-series order for ‘Crystal Lake’ back in 2022. However, he announced his departure in May, citing reasons beyond his control due to A24’s decision to change direction with the series. “We hope that the final version will resonate with ‘Friday the 13th’ enthusiasts globally,” Fuller mentioned at that time.
With Kane now stepping in, he shared his passion for the franchise, recalling a pivotal childhood memory: “From the moment I witnessed Jason Voorhees in action, I knew I was destined to be part of this universe. Growing up during the height of slasher films greatly shaped my creativity, and I am thrilled to add my voice to this legendary franchise alongside the fearless teams at Peacock and A24.”
Additional executive producers include Victor Miller, who penned the original ‘Friday the 13th’ film from 1980, as well as his attorney Marc Toberoff and others associated with the franchise. This shift marks A24’s first major foray into a well-known intellectual property, as the studio looks to broaden its commercial outreach. Details surrounding the plot remain tightly guarded.