Horror, Inc. has unveiled the primary official take a look at Jason Voorhees’ new design, which will probably be used throughout all kinds of tasks that’s generally known as the “Jason Universe.”
What does the brand new Jason Voorhees appear to be?
The brand new design for the character was revealed solely by Adweek, and harkens again to a number of the conventional seems to be of the horror icon. The brand new design was made, partly, by particular results legend Greg Nicotero, who has labored on over 400 tasks, together with Day of the Useless, The Strolling Useless, The Chronicles of Narnia, Predators, and extra.
Voorhees’ new look is a part of an ongoing revamp of the character, which incorporates the “Jason Universe,” the brand new umbrella time period for a multi-platform growth of the Friday the thirteenth franchise that may embody issues like motion pictures, video games, merchandise, and TV exhibits, like A24 and Peacock‘s upcoming Crystal Lake collection. A brand new emblem for the Jason Universe was additionally unveiled final week, to have a good time the forty fifth anniversary of Friday the thirteenth.
You’ll be able to take a look at each Jason Voorhees’ new design and the Jason Universe emblem under:
In an announcement supplied to Adweek, Horror, Inc. president Rob Barsamian stated the thought behind the brand new design was to maintain Voorhees’ “authentic essence,” whereas additionally making a “outlined look” for the enduring character.
“We try to take care of Jason’s authentic essence, whereas persevering with to maneuver towards the long run with an outlined feel and look that takes Jason into his subsequent chapter. We’re additionally working with each acquainted and contemporary franchise voices to strike that steadiness,” stated Horror, Inc. president Rob Barsamian. “We gave Greg our new 13-hole masks and labored collectively on this full physique look that embodies basic Jason. He’s a powerful, towering and terrifying slasher with a machete, his weapon of selection.”
Horror, Inc. chief advertising officer Sheri Conn additionally spoke about the way forward for the Friday the thirteenth franchise, and stated they might be listening to followers as they proceed to work on growing new content material across the character.
“We’re listening to followers and actively growing a slate underneath the Jason Universe banner that spans new motion pictures, gaming, immersive experiences, collectibles and extra. Our movie franchise is without doubt one of the most enduring horror properties in cinematic historical past, and we’re actively reimagining what the following chapter—and the slasher style general—can develop into.”
(Supply: AdWeek)
