Cruel Summer (TV series)
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| Created by | Bert V. Royal |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Freeform |
Cruel Summer is an American thriller drama series created by Bert V. Royal that is set to premiere on Freeform which is set to premiere on April 20, 2021.[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Michael Landes as Greg
- Brooklyn Sudano as Angela
- Harley Quinn Smith as Mallory
- Chiara Aurelia as Jeanette
- Olivia Holt as Kate
- Froy Gutierrez as Jamie
- Allius Barnes as Vince
- Blake Lee as Martin
- Nathaniel Ashton as Ben
Recurring
- Sarah Drew as Cindy Turner
Production
Development
On September 25, 2019, Freeform gave Last Summer a pilot order.[2] On January 17, 2020, Last Summer was picked to series. The series was created by Bert V. Royal who was also expected to executive produce alongside Jessica Biel, Michelle Purple, and Max Winkler who also directed the pilot. The production companies involved with the series are Entertainment One and Iron Ocean Productions.[3] On May 18, 2020, Last Summer was retitled as Cruel Summer.[4] The series is set to premiere on April 20, 2021.[1]
Casting
On November 13, 2019, it was reported that Michael Landes, Brooklyn Sudano, Harley Quinn Smith, Chiara Aurelia, Mika Abdalla, Froy Gutierrez, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Nathaniel Ashton were cast in series regular roles.[5] On May 18, 2020, Olivia Holt had replaced Mika Abdalla.[4] On October 30, 2020, Sarah Drew joined the cast in a recurring role.[6]
References
- ^ a b https://deadline.com/2021/02/freeform-first-look-premiere-date-jessica-biel-cruel-summer-tca-1234701338/
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 25, 2019). "Freeform Orders 'Last Summer' Drama Pilot From Bert V. Royal, Jessica Biel, Max Winkler & eOne". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (January 17, 2020). "'Last Summer': Freeform Picks Up Jessica Biel-Produced Thriller To Series – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2020). "'Last Summer': Olivia Holt Set As Lead In Recasting, Jessica Biel-Produced Freeform Series Gets New Title". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 13, 2019). "'Last Summer': Jessica Biel-Produced Freeform Thriller Sets Michael Landes, Brooklyn Sudano, Harley Quinn Smith And 6 More As Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 30, 2020). "'Cruel Summer': Sarah Drew To Recur On Jessica Biel-Produced Freeform Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2020.