AUTHOR Jenny Han is executive producing an adaptation of another one of her most noteworthy novels.
Jenny, the writer who penned To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, is also the creator of the upcoming television series, The Summer I Turned Pretty.
What is the plot of The Summer I Turned Pretty?
The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on a series of novels by Jenny Han.
The first book was released in 2009 and resulted in two more best-selling sequels.
The coming of age story is centered around the life and romances of a girl named Isabel.
Every summer, she and her mother Laurel go to visit Laurel’s childhood friend Susannah.
While staying with Susannah, Isabel becomes romantically involved with both of the woman’s two sons – and the story goes from there.
In promotion of the upcoming show, Jenny Han gave details on her inspiration for the original novels and what readers can anticipate from the series.
During an interview with Amazon Prime’s Book Club, the author said: “When I was in grad school, I was also a nanny.”
“Although I called myself a paid companion because she was already a teenager and she in so many ways inspired Belly [the series’ main character].”
“I really just wanted to celebrate that moment when you’re in bloom and people are seeing you in a new way and you’re starting to see yourself in a different way too.”
She added: “It’s exciting and exhilarating, but at the same time a little bit scary.”
“I just really wanted to pay homage to that moment of girlhood.”
Who is in the cast?
In April 2021, it was revealed that Isabel would be portrayed on-screen by Lola Tung – in her first role ever.
Her mother Laurel will be portrayed by Jackie Chung.
Rachel Blanchard is taking on the role of Laurel’s best friend, Susannah.
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Rachel had previous roles on Degrassi, Clueless, 7th Heaven, and You Me Her.
Other The Summer I Turned Pretty cast members include:
- Christopher Briney
- Gavin Casalegno
- Sean Kaufman
- Minnie Mills
- Alfredo Narciso
- Summer Madison
- David Iacono
- Rain Spencer
- Tom Everett Scott
When does the show premiere?
In February 2021, Amazon Prime ordered an eight-episode season of Jenny Han’s book series.
Later that year, filming took place in North Carolina.
Audiences can expect the program’s premiere on June 17, 2022.
A month ahead of the release date, Amazon distributed a trailer online to give fans a glimpse of what to expect.
To the sound of Taylor Swift’s This Love (Taylor’s version), the preview featured Lola Tung and the rest of the cast bringing the original characters to screen.
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