The Summer I Turned Pretty Star Reveals Hidden Season 3 Secrets

The Summer I Turned Pretty: Behind the Scenes of a Major Surprise

The final episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty were crafted with great care to keep fans guessing and excited. The showrunner and author, Jenny Han, shared insights into the creative process that went into maintaining the mystery surrounding the series’ conclusion.

In an interview, Han revealed that the production team filmed fake scenes featuring Isabel "Belly" Conklin (played by Lola Tung) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) reuniting in Paris. The intention was for these scenes to circulate online, sparking discussions about what might happen in the next season. “I like to keep surprises for the audience,” Han explained. She also acknowledged the difficulty of keeping secrets, especially in the age of social media.

“Movies get filmed, and people see the whole movie. I think it takes away from some of the excitement when you have all these spoilers,” she said. “So that was my way of trying to protect the story for the audience.”

Casalegno shared his experience filming the fake scenes. He recalled being told he would be flown out to Paris for the shoot. “I was like, ‘I don’t know why, but sure. I’m down.’” He spent a week or two in Paris, which he described as a fun experience. “It was kind of fun to do that and see people leaning out of their balconies recording it,” he said. Casalegno even joked about feeling like a CIA agent during the shoot.

What Happens at the End of The Summer I Turned Pretty?

After their wedding is canceled, Belly and Jeremiah do not reunite in Paris. Instead, they only speak once over the phone months later. In the last episode of the series, Conrad Fisher (Chris Briney) surprises Belly in Paris for her birthday before heading to Brussels for a conference. The pair reconnect during a tour of the city, and Belly invites him to her pre-birthday celebrations.

Belly introduces Conrad to her Paris friends, and they spend more time together. Eventually, they slow dance along the Seine River, where Belly kisses Conrad, and the couple reconnects. After an emotional conversation, Conrad confirms he is still in love with her. However, Belly sends him away to catch his train to Brussels. Realizing her mistake, she runs after him to confess her true feelings.

In the end, Belly and Conrad choose each other, and the season concludes with the couple returning to the summer house in Cousins.

What’s Next for The Summer I Turned Pretty?

Fans won’t have to wait long to return to the world of Cousins. Amazon officially greenlit a spinoff movie for the series on September 17. According to Variety, Jenny Han will write the script, and the movie will conclude the story of the hit YA series, allowing fans to spend more time with their favorite characters.

“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due,” Han said in the announcement at the red carpet event in Paris, France. “I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”

This development has thrilled fans, who have been eagerly awaiting a proper finale for the beloved series. The upcoming movie promises to bring closure to Belly’s journey and offer a fitting end to the story that has captivated audiences for years.