As someone who borderline hated the sixth installment, I am definitely excited for some fresh blood to the franchise.
Really enjoyed part 5, but 6 felt seriously lacking for me. With it's numerous, ludicrous non-fatal stabbings, lackluster and predictable villain and Jason takes Manhattan level usage of NYC, Radio Silence seemed creatively tapped out for this series.
I think Landon is an inspired choice. He has shown a savvy mixture of comedy, horror and drama in his other films.