The Summer I Turned Pretty is an American coming-of-age multigenerational drama Original Series on Prime Video. It is a television adaptation of Jenny Han’s best-selling YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy. It was created by the author of the book series Jenny Han.
The series premiered on June 17, 2022, with the first season consisting of seven episodes. Ahead of the series premiere, it was renewed for a second season. The second season, consisting of eight episodes, was released on July 14, 2023. On August 3, 2023, it was renewed for a third season, consisting of 11 episodes, which marks the first season to have double digit episodes.[1]
Synopsis
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a multigenerational drama that hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.
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Development
It was announced on Jenny Han's official Tumblr page that The Summer I Turned Pretty series has been optioned by Lionsgate TV (Nashville, Mad Men, Weeds, Wildfire) and Allison Shearmur Productions. The trilogy is set to be made into a TV series by Holly McGhee of Pippin Properties and Jason Dravis of Montiero-Rose-Dravis.
From Jenny Han’s tumblr:
"NYT bestselling author Jenny Han’s book trilogy THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, optioned to LIONSGATE Television (Weeds, Mad Men) and Allison Shearmur Productions and will be developed for a TV series, by Holly McGhee of Pippin Properties and Jason Dravis of Montiero-Rose-Dravis."
On February 8, 2021, it was announced that Amazon Studios had ordered a television adaptation of Jenny Han’s best-selling YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. The series is co-production between Amazon Studios and wiip, the series is showrun by Han, who also wrote the pilot, and Gabrielle Stanton. Han, Stanton, and Karen Rosenfelt will serve as executive producers along with Hope Hartman, Nne Ebong and Paul Lee.[2]
According to Production Weekly, a third season is in active development at Amazon Studios. Filming is set from July 6, 2023 until November 2023.[3][4] The third season, which probably can't be announced, would be set around the third book: We'll Always Have Summer, in the trilogy series. On August 2, 2023, multiple accounts for The Summer I Turned Pretty posted a new poster for the season with the caption: "we'll always have summer."[5] Many fans suspect that a third season will either be announced soon, and it was officially announced on August 3.[6]
Casting
April 28, 2021, Lola Tung, Rachel Blanchard, Jackie Chung and Christopher Briney were cast as series regulars.[7] July 20, 2021, Gavin Casalegno joined the cast as a series regular.[8] July 26, 2021, Sean Kaufman, Minnie Mills and Alfredo Narciso are set as series regulars. Additionally, Summer Madison, David Iacono, Rain Spencer and Tom Everett Scott will recur.[9]
Filming
Principal photography for the first season took place in 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina, locations included Carolina Beach, Fort Fisher, and Wave Transit's Padgett Station on N. 3rd Street.
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Trivia
- The first season is seven episodes and covers the entire first book.[10]
- The series was renewed for a second season ahead of its first season premiere.
- Jenny Han changed Jeremiah's character to be bisexual for the adaptation, noting that if she were to write the novel today, she might have canonically written him that way. While the character is labeled as bisexual, she hopes to explore his fluidity more, not wanting to label him completely.[11]
- The first season featured several songs from Taylor Swift, including "This Love (Taylor's Version)" which was released in the trailer.
- The series was created by Jenny Han the author of the book series The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy that the TV show is based off.
External Links
- The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon
- The Summer I Turned Pretty on Instagram
- The Summer I Turned Pretty on Twitter
- The Summer I Turned Pretty on Wikipedia
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Renewed For Season 3 At Prime Video
- ↑ Amazon Studios orders new young adult series The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the New York Times bestseller by Jenny Han, from wiip
- ↑ Production listed here.
- ↑ PRODUCTION WEEKLY – ISSUE 1357 – THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 / 144 LISTINGS – 32 PAGES
- ↑ we'll always have summer
- ↑ ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Renewed For Season 3 At Prime Video
- ↑ ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’: Newcomer Lola Tung To Star; Rachel Blanchard, Jackie Chung & Christopher Briney Also Cast In Amazon Series Adaptation
- ↑ ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’: Gavin Casalegno To Star In Amazon’s TV Adaptation Of Jenny Han’s YA Novel
- ↑ ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’: Seven Cast In Amazon’s TV Adaptation Of Jenny Han’s YA Novel
- ↑ First look at Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty TV series reveals epic summer love triangle
- ↑ The Summer I Turned Pretty Creator On Why She Made One Lead Sexually Fluid