It could also be some time earlier than we’re as soon as once more having fun with the prolonged days of summer season, however the stars of Prime Video‘s The Summer I Turned Pretty give off plenty of sunshine to offset the gloomiest of days, especially when they’re teasing Season 2 particulars.
TV Insider caught up with stars Sean Kaufman and collection beginner Elsie Fisher (Castle Rock, Barry) — who joined the present alongside Kyra Sedgwick for the upcoming second chapter — through the New York City pink carpet premiere for Prime Video’s different collection The English. Together, they provided some perception as to what followers can anticipate as soon as the collection returns.
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While there’s no premiere date but, the present primarily based on Jenny Han’s books has wrapped filming in North Carolina, and Kaufman, who performs Steven Conklin, brother to protagonist Belly (Lola Tung) is placing followers’ minds relaxed concerning the season’s faithfulness to its supply materials.
“Without giving too much away, I think for fans of the books, there’s gonna be a lot of material that’s there to look forward to if they have read,” Kaufman shared. “And also at the same time, I think Jenny [Han] does a wonderful job of balancing for people that haven’t read the books and just started with the show.”
When it involves elements of the story which might be new, Fisher’s character, Skye, who has but to be revealed, is one in every of them. As Kaufman mentioned of the brand new addition, “it’s a great mix.” Fisher was moderately mum about their character as they revealed few particulars to us, however sufficient to excite followers, little question.
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“I think it’s fun because it’s a very new dynamic that sort of enters everything,” Fisher teased, including, “which was very enjoyable for me.”
As they couldn’t say an excessive amount of extra about Season 2, Kaufman and Fisher provided some commentary on the present’s supportive fanbase. “It’s meant the world,” Kaufman gushed. “It’s crazy. We had fans who visited where we shot in Wilmington [from] different countries who came down just to look at the places where we filmed and meet us… I feel so blessed.”
Fisher has felt the love too, even when they’ve solely simply joined the collection in Season 2. “It’s really incredible and people just love the show so much. They’re really funny too. I’m just now getting people on my Instagram and I feel like I have a very niche sense of humor, and everyone already enjoys it,” Fisher marveled. “So I feel like we’re clicking.”
While they obtained Oscar buzz for his or her function within the movie Eighth Grade, Fisher’s been deep into the horror style as of late, and is glad to be making a soar to The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s beachy vibes. It’s “so needed,” Fisher instructed TV Insider. “I’ve been doing horror for what feels like forever and I feel very happy to not have to scream and be covered in blood.”
Only time will inform what’s in retailer for Fisher’s new character, however together with Kaufman, they’ve given followers lots to sit up for. In case you’re in want of a sunny getaway earlier than Season 2’s arrival, you’ll want to try Season 1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty anytime on Prime Video.
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