'Friday The 13th' follow-up in the works?

New Line and Platinum Dunes have reportedly begun work on a follow-up to horror remake Friday The 13th.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a second instalment in the reworked franchise featuring Jason Voorhees could be released as early as next year.

While no green light has yet been given, writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift have begun penning a possible draft script. However, it is thought that the project will not be approached as a sequel and will not borrow from any pre-existing storylines.

The reimagined Friday, which was released earlier this month, has grossed around $70 million at the worldwide box office to date.