Prime Video has given an early season 2 extension to The summer I became beautifulthe serial adaptation of Jenny Han’s YA novel, ahead of its June 17 premiere.
The multigenerational drama revolves around a love triangle between a girl and two brothers, the ever-changing relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It’s a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak and the magic of that one perfect summer.
The summer I became beautiful starring Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Alfredo Narcissus, and Minnie Mills.
Han, who also wrote the pilot, will serve as showrunner for Season 1 with Gabrielle Stanton. Han, Stanton and Karen Rosenfelt are executive producers, along with Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen and Nne Ebong for wiip. The series is co-produced by Amazon Studios and wiip.
Season 2 will be led by showrunners Han and Sarah Kucserka. Han, Kucserka, Karen Rosenfelt and Gabrielle Stanton are executive producers, along with Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen and Paul Lee for wiip.
