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Cruel Summer
Genre
Created byBert V. Royal
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFreeform

Cruel Summer is an upcoming American drama thriller television series created by Bert V. Royal that is set to premiere on Freeform on April 20, 2021.[1]

Premise

The show depicts the long-term effects of a kidnapping on a community of Skylin, Texas, focusing on three days over the course of three years—June 21 in 1993, 1994, and 1995. It is about two young women: Kate Wallis, a beloved popular girl who someday disappears without a trace, and Jeanette Turner, a nerdy wannabe who becomes accused for Kate's disappearance which results her to become the most despised person in America[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner"UnknownUnknownApril 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)N/A
2"A Smashing Good Time"UnknownUnknownApril 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)N/A
3"Off with a Bang"UnknownUnknownApril 27, 2021 (2021-04-27)N/A

Production

Development

On September 25, 2019, Freeform gave Last Summer a pilot order.[5] 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.[6] On May 18, 2020, Last Summer was retitled as Cruel Summer.[7] 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.[8] On May 18, 2020, Olivia Holt had replaced Mika Abdalla.[7] On October 30, 2020, Sarah Drew joined the cast in a recurring role.[9] On March 11, 2021, Barrett Carnahan, Andrea Anders, Benjamin J. Cain, and Nicole Bilderback were cast in recurring roles.[10]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 6 critic reviews, with an average rating of 9/10.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (February 26, 2021). "Freeform Unveils First-Look At Jessica Biel-Produced Series 'Cruel Summer' – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. ^ D'Addario, Daniel (April 13, 2021). "Freeform's 'Cruel Summer' Tells a Haunting, Intriguing Story in Three Parts: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Cruel Summer Bios". Disney General Entertainment Content Press. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Cruel Summer Episodes". Disney General Entertainment Content. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ White, Peter (January 17, 2020). "'Last Summer': Freeform Picks Up Jessica Biel-Produced Thriller To Series – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (October 30, 2020). "'Cruel Summer': Sarah Drew To Recur On Jessica Biel-Produced Freeform Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (March 11, 2021). "'Cruel Summer': Barrett Carnahan, Andrea Anders, Benjamin J. Cain & Nicole Bilderback Join Freeform Thriller Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  11. ^ "Cruel Summer: Season 1 (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
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