Amazon Prime’s anticipated page-to-screen adaptation,The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the book series of the same name byTo All the Boys I’ve Loved BeforeauthorJenny Han.Before even premiering,the show received a Season 2 renewal, so fans can expect Belly and the rascal Fisher boys to return within the next few years. The show received a wide viewership, becoming Amazon Prime’s #1 show that week, even surpassing the acclaimedThe Boysseason 3 premiere.
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The cast ofThe Summer I Turned Prettyis full of many newcomers and upcoming actors who have been seen in minor roles in other projects, so it makes everything all the more exciting as fans meet the characters come to life from words on a page.
Lola Tung - Isabel “Belly” Conklin
Lola Tung stars as Isabel Conklin, otherwise known as Belly to her close family and friends. As Belly visits Cousins Beach for another year (and as another year older), things aren’t quite the same as they used to be, and she’s turning a lot of heads as she matures into the woman she dreams of becoming—or so she thinks! This is Tung’s first professional credit, since she had just graduated from LaGuardia High School in New York City and went to study Acting at the acclaimed Carnegie Mellon University (where she is still enrolled) before being cast inThe Summer I Turned Prettyand taking the year off.
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Considering her newfound fame at the age of 19, phenomenal acting skills, and being on board for a Season 2, she could return to school or simply continue professionally acting. Nevertheless, Tung has a bright future ahead of her, andThe Summer I Turned Prettyfans should be on the edge of their seats waiting for what she accomplishes next.
Gavin Casalegno - Jeremiah Fisher
Gavin Casalegnoplays Jeremish Fisher, the “golden retriever”-type of boy who is not afraid to let loose and have fun. Casalegno began acting at the age of 7, and he’s gathered a good number of credits over the past 15 years including portraying a young Damon inThe Vampire Diaries,Trevor Strand in TV seriesWalker,and other roles in shorts or video productions.
He has also dabbled in a bit of directing, serving as the second assistant director on a short film titled3 Days Closer. Casalegno is also an avid TikToker and is quite active on social media, so fans should definitely and try to interact with the young star.
Christopher Brineyplays the closed-off, brooding, and overprotective Conrad Fisher, an older brother to Jeremiah who is withholding a bit of information to keep everything in the house stable for the summer. Briney is also fairly new to the industry, with this being his first TV series for the actor.
He received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Acting for Film, TV, and Theatre from Pace University in New York City in 2020, and was quickly “booked and blessed” inThe Summer I Turned Prettyseries. Briney will also be seen inDali Land,a film starringBen KingsleyaboutSalvador Dali.
Sean Kaufman - Steven Conklin
Sean Kaufmanplays Belly’s older brother Steven, an extremely overprotective and dedicated teenage boy. He is best friends with Jeremiah and Conrad, and works hard at the country club to earn money to keep up with his girlfriend, Shayla.
This is also Kaufman’s first leading role in a TV series, but he was seen inFBI: Most Wantedin 2020 andManifestin 2018. As of now, there is no information on future projects, but he will be returning to the role of Steven for Season 2 ofThe Summer I Turned Pretty.
David Iacono - Cam
The notorious “Cam Cameron” (or simply Cam) is played by none other thanDavid Iacono. Iacono is miraculous as he brings the dorky-yet-charming Cam to life inThe Summer I Turned Pretty. Iacono is no newcomer to the business—he’s been a part of multiple films and series.
Also graduating from LaGuardia High School, Iacono was seen in the 2019 filmJoker,Grand Armyas Bo Orlov,The Flight Attendantas Eli Briscoe, andCity on a Hillas Faust, to name only a few of his many credits. He is currently filmingHelvellyn Edgeand has joined the cast ofCinnamon.
Jackie Chung - Laurel Conklin
Jackie Chungplays Laurel, Belly and Steven’s mom (and another motherly figure to Conad and Jeremiah). Chung has been a working actor for years, collecting many credits along the way.
Chung has been seen inStation 19as Margaret Chen,Someone Elseas Kat/Yoo Jin, andGrey’s Anatomyas Cleo Kim. Chun will be seen inThe Translators,a short where she will be playing a Mother.
Rachel Blanchard - Susannah Fisher
Rachel Blanchardis a Canadian actress who plays Susannah, the mother of Conrad and Jeremiah inThe Summer I Turned Pretty.
Susannah is most well-known for her role as Cher in the sitcom version ofClueless,Nancy in the British sitcomPeep Show,Emma inYou Me Her,Kristin inDeep Water,a recurring role inFargo,and that is solely naming a few of her professional credits.
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