Earlier this week,Friday the 13thproducerBrad Fullersaid that the upcoming reboot will offer a new origin story for the iconic Jason Voorhees. The producer wouldn’t shed too much light on what this origin story will entail, but he did tease that the plot crafted by screenwriterAaron Guzikowskihas “great characters.” If a new report is true, it seems one of these characters may in fact beJason Voorhees' long-lost father, Elias Voorhees.
Birth.Movies.Death’s sources claim that Elias Voorhees will be featured in the story, but it isn’t known how large or small a role he may play. While we have never seen Elias on screen in any of the previousFriday the 13th movies, the character has been referenced in the past. The original ending ofFriday the 13th Part VI: Jason Livesfeatured Elias visiting the empty grave of his son, but it wasn’t used in the theatrical cut. Elias is also referenced inJason Goes To Hell, which reveals Jason’s half-sister, Elias' daughter, and he was also featured inFriday the 13th: Pamela’s Tale, a comic book that revealed Jason’s mother Pamela Voorhees murdered him because of his abusive nature.
Brad Fullerexplained that this new story will offer an origin that no one has seen before, so it makes sense to have Elias be a part of the plot. We don’t know for sure if any of the previous references from the movies and comic books were used in the script, or if the producers have even started casting for the role yet. That seems unlikely, though, since no cast members have been attached at this time.
Andrew Form, who is producing withBrad Fuller, teased in March that it will be a period story, hinting that it may go back to the1980s. The originalFriday the 13thmovie was released in 1980, spawning nine sequels, ending with 2002’sJason X. The horror icon returned in 2003 withFreddy vs. Jason, andDerek Mearstook over as thenew Jasonin the 2009Friday the 13threboot. There is even an upcomingFriday the 13th video gamethat fans are very excited about. We still don’t know for sure ifDerek Mearswill return as Jason, or if they’re casting a new actor for this celebrated role.
Paramount has set a June 30, 2025 release date forFriday the 13th, but with no actors currently cast, or a director on board, it seems likely this will be delayed yet again. If it does stay put in its current release date, it will be going up against Warner Bros.‘Geostom, Paramount’sMonster Trucksand 20th Century Fox’sHidden Figures. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more updates on thisFriday the 13threboot as soon as more information is available.
