One Crystal Lake Star Was Also On Another Hit Horror Movie Spin-Off Series
Starring in one classic horror franchise is impressive enough, but how about starring in two - before you've even reached your teenage years?
Jason Voorhees and Chucky are two of the most recognizable figures in horror cinema. Callum Vinson has had the opportunity to portray both of these iconic characters; he portrayed Jason in Peacock's Crystal Lake series and a young child who owned Chucky in SYFY's Child's Play spin-off. Vinson stars in the third season of Chucky, which premiered in October 2023, and takes place largely inside the White House.
In the series, Chucky, pretending to be a friendly doll, gains access to the nuclear codes. Despite his violent past, Chucky forms an unlikely friendship with the younger son of the President, Henry Collins, played by Vinson. However, SYFY cancelled Chucky in 2024, so Vinson did not have the chance to reprise the role in Season 4.
Since then, he has appeared in various other projects, including the Peacock series Long Bright River and Netflix's The Night Agent. In Crystal Lake, a prequel to the Friday the 13th films, Vinson plays the future killer and son of Pamela Voorhees, portrayed by Linda Cardellini. Despite portraying a villain in Jason, Vinson stated that he saw Jason as a misunderstood boy who longed to fit in due to his physical deformity, which led to bullying.
He dedicated 90 minutes each day to the makeup process to transform into Jason. Vinson expressed that playing the character was emotionally challenging but rewarding. He considers the role to be one of his favorites. Regarding the future of Crystal Lake, it is uncertain whether a second season will be produced, but Vinson has already been cast for a significant role in the Prime Video adaptation of the God of War games.
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