After two suspense-filled seasons, The Summer I Turned Pretty has officially entered production on series three! Click the video below to see the cast back on set...
Back in August 2023, author Jenny Han had delighted fans by revealing that the latest instalment would be even longer than its predecessors and now we have confirmation that it'll consist of eleven episodes. You know what that means – more love triangle drama between Belly and the Fisher boys!
While the SAG-AFTRA strikes have delayed production, as of May 2024, TSITP is back in action. So, what's the latest on season three? Here's what we know so far…
What is season three about?
While an official synopsis is yet to be released, the third series will be inspired by We'll Always Have Summer – the third book in Jenny Han's trilogy.
"Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher," teases the novel's logline. "And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she's almost positive he is her soul mate. Almost. While Conrad has not gotten over the mistake of letting Belly go, Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him.
"So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it's now or never—tell Belly he loves her, or lose her for good. Belly will have to confront her feelings for Jeremiah and Conrad and face the inevitable: She will have to break one of their hearts."
Meet the cast
Details on the cast are limited at this point, however, Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno and Christopher Briney are all reprising their roles. Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer are returning as Steven and Taylor too.
As fans of the show will remember, series two depicted the heartbreaking death of Conrad and Jeremiah's mother, Susannah Fisher. Played by Rachel Blanchard, it's unclear if the actress will appear in flashback scenes.
Release date
With production underway, The Summer I Turned Pretty has been slated for a 2025 release. Watch this space – we'll let you know when there's news of a specific date.
Filming locations for season three
It wouldn't be summer without Cousins Beach and the stars are expected to film in Wilmington, North Carolina where the first two seasons were shot.
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach have all featured on the show in the past. And, as for the Fisher family's iconic beach house, Porter's Neck Plantation typically serves as the exterior, with the interior shots filmed on a sound stage in Screen Gems Studio.
A popular filming location, Wilmington has served as the backdrop for One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek and Outer Banks, among others.