The Summer I Turned Pretty is a teen drama series based on the first novel in a trilogy also titled The Summer I Turned Pretty by To All the Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1 focuses on Belly (Lola Tung) and her romance-filled summer vacation with Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), allowing season 2 to develop the story further. With another book in the trilogy to draw inspiration from, The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 will surely be exciting as it will allow Han's vision for these characters to be explored further.
Belly's season 1 love story was only the beginning and did slightly diverge from the source material of The Summer I Turned Pretty novels, leaving room for fans to have exciting surprises in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 is sure to have more drama, romance, and heartfelt moments. With so many directions that these characters can take, The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 being green-lit is a positive.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Latest News
The most recent The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 news is the first full trailer for the season, and it's full of many different surprises. The trailer is way more somber than the fun and summery teaser trailer that was released earlier in June, as it reveals that Suzzanah died from cancer, and Conrad and Jeremiah are losing their house. Not only that but the return of Belly isn't exactly welcomed by the boys. The trailer also features the very first reveal of Taylor Swift's new song, "Back to December (Taylor's Version), which continues the trend of the pop star soundtracking The Summer I Turned Pretty trailers.
Other recent The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 news reveal more passionate moments between Belly and both Conrad and Jeremiah, hinting at way more drama than there was in season 1. Screenshots of season 2 were released (via Digital Spy), which sees Belly dancing with Conrad at a party, though neither of them looks very happy. However, another image sees the two of them getting close on the beach, just like they did in season 1. Another screenshot sees Belly looking not so happy with Jeremiah.
For fans eagerly awaiting The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 news, there is more good news. A The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 trailer was finally released (via YouTube), and while it's only an 80-second teaser, it's still massively revealing. For the most part, the trailer promises another season full of feel-good summer vibes and activities, such as go-karting and volleyball, but it promises just as much drama.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Release Date
Amazon has released its premiere date for the new season. The Summer I Turned Pretty will drop new episodes on July 14, 2023. There is a catch to the new The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 release date, however. Unlike season 1, which released all its episodes at once and allowed fans to binge the entire season, season 2 will release episodes weekly. The first three episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 will drop on Amazon on July 14. The rest of the episodes of season 2 will be available weekly, a new one dropping every week until August 18. If fans want to binge the entire of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 all at once, they’ll have to wait until August 18 to do it.
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 was green-lit by Amazon Prime on June 8, 2022, over a week before the premiere of season 1. This means that audiences can expect answers to any unanswered questions after the first season. That early renewal shows a lot of faith in the adaptation and may indicate that Amazon is interested in adapting the entire trilogy of Han's novels, just as Netflix did with her To All The Boys novels, though in movie form.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Story Details
While no official story details have been released yet, it is expected that The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 will further explore the major plot developments left by The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1 finale. Belly and Conrad's relationship will surely be explored more in the upcoming season, as well as how the Fisher family copes with Susannah's illness. It is also likely that season 2 will follow Han's second novel in her trilogy, It's Not Summer Without You.
The second novel sees Belly dreading a return to the beach for the summer as her relationship with Conrad isn’t going as well as she hoped. When Jeremiah calls to tell her Conrad has disappeared though, Belly becomes determined to put things right at the beach where the three of them have always had the best time. The book switches its point of view among the three characters and also flashes back and forth between the present with Belly and Jeremiah bonding on their search for Conrad, and the past with Belly’s long-distance relationship with Conrad throughout the school year. It’s unknown just how much of the novel season 2 will adapt as there are bound to be changes for the show, but it’s likely the same storyline will be present in some form.
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 trailer and new images confirm that season 1's aesthetic and summer vibes remain intact. The trailer features the trio playing volleyball, go-karting, and messing around on golf carts. However, it won't all be fun and games. Season 2 will also see several of the main characters at graduation, which could be the place for drama or good times, or both. An image of Belly and Conrad at a prom sees them both extremely concerned despite being in each other's arms, and most interestingly, the trailer depicts a fight breaking out at a house party, confirming that season 2 is doubling down on the drama.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Cast
There have been very few casting announcements in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 news. The original cast is expected to return. The show’s official social media accounts gave updates from the filming of season 2 with the core trio of actors (Tung, Briney, and Casalegno) appearing in many of the images and videos from their filming locations.
Jackie Chung (Laurel), Sean Kaufman (Steven), Rain Spencer (Taylor), Summer Madison (Nicole), David Iacono (Cam), and Rachel Blanchard (Susannah) also appeared in images shared by the official social media accounts during filming, so they likely all will appear in season 2. There are a handful of new faces for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 as well. Kyra Sedgwick and Elsie Fisher have been announced as new additions for the season. While Sedgwick’s role hasn’t been disclosed, Fisher will be playing a new character named Skye.
The official reveal from the The Summer I Turned Pretty Twitter account to confirm Elsie Fisher and Kyra Sedgwick's casting.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Trailer
Following the fun and upbeat teaser trailer, the first full The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 trailer is much less fun, as it depicts Belly still causing tension between Conrad and Jeremiah. However, the trailer also showcases Belly's attempts to help the boys keep their house from being sold. Between the increasing tension, Susannah's death, and the boys having drifted apart, the trailer teases an even more emotional season than That Summer I Turned Pretty season 1. Fortunately, the trailer also hints that the rally to save the house will bring everyone who has become distant back together.
The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2 teaser trailer was also released, and it confirms what every fan who read the book was wondering. The season will be full of drama, and there'll be a surprising amount of action too. A major fight breaks out between the teenagers, and it hints at the iconic prom scene, which is the most tear-jerking moment in the novel.