'The Summer I Turned Pretty': 5 things to know about the Amazon Prime romantic drama
Based on the novel of the same name by Jenny Han, 'The Summer I turned Pretty' is a coming-of-age romantic drama that will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The eight-episode series tells the story of 16-year-old Isabel 'Belly' Conklin and how she gets wrapped up in a love triangle with two brothers. It’s a story of first love, first heartbreak, and growing up.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty is many years in the making, and I’m so excited to tell Belly’s story," author Jenny Han told Deadline in a 2021 interview. “For the longtime book fans, I think it will have been worth the wait. For those newly discovering the Summer series, I hope you fall in love with these characters and this place that is so dear to my heart.” One of the highlights of the upcoming series is that Taylor Swift is featured on the soundtrack. Her song 'This Love' (Taylor's version) is played in the background of the trailer. Here's what we know about the series.
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When does ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' release and where can you watch it?
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 17, 2022.
What is ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty' all about?
'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.
The official synopsis reads, "A new series based on the New York Times bestselling book. Every summer, Belly and her family head to the Fishers’ beach house in Cousins. Every summer is the same ... until Belly turns sixteen. Relationships will be tested, painful truths will be revealed, and Belly will be forever changed. It’s a summer of first love, first heartbreak and growing up — it's the summer she turns pretty."
Who stars in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty ’?
Lola Tung
Lola Tung is a 19-year-old actress who portrays Isabel in the Amazon series, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'. The series is also her first major acting gig and her first-ever audition.
Other cast members include Rachel Blanchard, Jackie Chung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Minnie Mills, and Alfredo Narciso.
Who are the showrunners?
The series is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Jenny Han. It is created and executive produced by Han and Gabrielle Stanton. Co-executive producers are Karen Rosenfelt, Paul Lee, Nne Ebong, and Hope Hartman.
Trailer
Check out the trailer of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' below:
