Pining for those long summer days and blood-spattered nights at Camp Crystal Lake? Then you're in for a treat. In addition to a new Friday the 13th feature film set for release in early 2015, we recently reported that a Friday the 13th TV series was in development.

While the series is still a long ways away from airing, some light was recently shed on the project by the creator of the franchise himself, Sean S. Cunningham, who will also executive produce the TV series.

In a recent interview about the TV series with Bloody Disgusting, Cunningham discussed Jason's aging process, protagonist Tommy Jarvis' potential involvement, and how Jason's father Elias Voorhees could be explored in the show:

On Jason's aging process:

"As we wrestle with the passage of time a new issue became how did Jason age? Did he age at all or is he the same as he was back in the day? Fortunately our special effects team led by Bill Basso, Jordu Schell and Roy Knyrim are on the case. Their work is amazing and the end result is both disturbing and fitting with the story we’re hoping to tell. We will be releasing more information around Comic-Con."

On Tommy Jarvis' involvement in the show:

[Smiles.] “I’m sorry. Who? Stay tuned.”

On exploring the character of Elias, Jason's father:

“Questions about Jason’s father and other characters that haven’t yet been introduced represent both an opportunity and a challenge for the writers. Learning more about Jason’s father would certainly qualify as a great opportunity."

From Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films and Crystal Lake Entertainment, the Friday the 13th TV series will consist of hour-long episodes centered on characters and settings from the Friday the 13th films. We'll be covering the San Diego Comic-Con live in July, so check back soon for more details on the upcoming series.

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