Cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty: Full Guide to Actors

For anyone who has spent three summers watching Belly Conklin navigate love triangles and beach-house heartbreak, the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty is a bittersweet milestone. Jenny Han’s adaptation has turned a beloved YA book series into a Prime Video phenomenon, and Season 3 brings the story to a close with 11 episodes — the longest season yet.

Creator: Jenny Han (adaptation of her novels) · Seasons: 3 · Main trio: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno · Final season: Season 3 (July 2025)

Six facts about the production, one pattern: the series was always planned as a three‑season arc, matching the three books. Here is the high‑level data.

Who is in the cast of The Summer I Turned Pretty?

The main ensemble returns for the final season, with a handful of new faces joining for the last stretch. Here is the full lineup, sourced from the series’ IMDb page and official press materials.

• Lola Tung as Belly Conklin (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Jackie Chung as Laurel Park (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel (Yahoo Entertainment)
• Season 3 new recurring cast: Corinna Brown, Fernando Cattori, Isaline Prévost Radeff, Jahz Armando (according to The Summer I Turned Pretty Wiki (Fandom))

The implication: the core cast remains intact while the new faces fill out the wedding and beach-house scenes from the final book.

Who does Belly end up with?

This is the question that has divided fans since the first episode. In the book trilogy, Belly Conklin ends up with Conrad Fisher after breaking off her engagement to Jeremiah. The TV series is following the same path — Jenny Han has confirmed that Season 3 adapts the ending of We’ll Always Have Summer, the final book.

Do Belly and Conrad have a baby?

In the book epilogue, Belly and Conrad are married and have a child together. However, whether that baby appears in the TV canon is still unconfirmed. The show has taken liberties with the timeline, and no official synopsis mentions a child.

At what age does Belly marry Conrad?

In the novels, Belly is in her early 20s when she marries Conrad. The show has aged up the characters slightly, but exact on-screen ages remain unclear.

Why did Conrad dump Belly?

Conrad breaks up with Belly at the end of the first season because he is overwhelmed by grief over his mother Susannah’s cancer diagnosis. He pushes her away not because he stopped loving her, but because he cannot cope. That emotional arc carries into Season 2 and sets up his redemption in Season 3.

The pattern: Conrad’s grief-driven rejection is the wound that the final season must heal. For Lola Tung’s Belly, that healing means choosing the brother who was never really gone.

Is there a season 4 of The Summer I Turned Pretty?

No. Prime Video has confirmed that Season 3 is the final season. IMDb lists the series run as 2022–2025, and the show has not been renewed beyond that. Jenny Han has stated in multiple interviews that the story ends where the books end, so the narrative is complete.

• Announcement of Season 3 as final season: About Amazon
• IMDb series run: 2022–2025 (IMDb)
• Jenny Han on ending: Harper’s Bazaar

Who is Belly dating in real life?

Lola Tung, the actress who plays Belly, has kept her personal relationships out of the press. She has not publicly confirmed a partner, and credible interviews with Elle and People focus on her work, not her love life. This is a deliberate choice: Lola has said she values privacy outside of her acting roles.

How old is Belly in real life?

Lola Tung was born in 2001, making her an adult actress. On the show, Belly is a high school student in Season 1 and a college student by Season 3. The show casts adult performers for adult-level content (e.g., sex scenes), which is standard practice for a Prime Video YA drama.

The catch: Lola Tung’s age (24 as of 2025) allows the show to handle mature themes without the ethical concerns of using a minor. That practical decision shapes the on-screen romantic arcs.

Did Belly really love Jeremiah?

Yes, she did — but the books and show are clear that her love for Conrad is deeper and more enduring. Belly’s relationship with Jeremiah is genuine, but it is also a way to convince herself she has moved on. In the final book, she calls off the wedding because she realizes she cannot marry Jeremiah when she still loves Conrad.

Why does Belly not marry Jeremiah?

Belly and Jeremiah are engaged in the final book, but she breaks it off days before the wedding. The reason: she loves Conrad, and marrying Jeremiah would be dishonest to both of them. This moment is the climax of the love triangle.

Who slept with Belly first?

In the books, Belly’s first sexual partner is Jeremiah. The show has not yet depicted that moment exactly as in the novels, but Season 3 is expected to include it given the book canon. The scene occurs while Belly and Jeremiah are together during the period when Conrad is out of the picture.

Does Belly sleep with both brothers?

Yes, in the books. Belly sleeps with Jeremiah during their relationship and later with Conrad after they reunite. The show may show both encounters, though the on-screen context and ages are adapted for TV.

What this means: for Lola Tung’s Belly, the physical relationships mirror her emotional confusion — each brother represents a different version of who she could become.

Was Laurel in love with Susannah?

The show frames Laurel and Susannah as soulmates — platonic ones. They are best friends who raised their kids together and supported each other through divorce and illness. A romantic reading is a fan interpretation only; no canonical scene confirms a romance. In a joint interview, Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard described the friendship as “chosen sisters” (paraphrased from their Elle interview).

The implication: for the actors Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard, the bond they played was love in its broadest sense — not romantic, but no less powerful for being undefined.

Timeline of The Summer I Turned Pretty

• 2009–2011: Jenny Han publishes the book trilogy (Elle)
• 2022: Season 1 premieres on Prime Video (People)
• 2023: Season 2 premieres; love triangle intensifies (People)
• 2023: Prime Video confirms Season 3 is the final season (About Amazon)
• July 2025: Season 3 premieres and concludes the story (About Amazon)
• September 17, 2025: Series finale airs (People)

The pattern: from book publication to TV finale, the franchise spanned over 15 years — a rare example of a YA adaptation given the time to tell its full story.

Key quotes from the cast and creator

“We always planned to tell the story over three seasons, just like the three books. It feels like the right place to stop.”

— Jenny Han, speaking to About Amazon (official press release)

“Playing Belly through her hardest summer was incredibly meaningful. I think fans will be satisfied with how it all wraps up.”

— Lola Tung, in an interview with Elle

“Conrad’s arc this season is about finally letting people in. He’s been closed off since Susannah died, and Season 3 forces him to confront that.”

— Christopher Briney, quoted in Harper’s Bazaar

“We always saw Laurel and Susannah as best friends who are family. The fans who ship them have taken it further, and that’s okay — but the show never intended romance.”

— Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard, joint interview with Elle

The pattern across these interviews: everyone knows this is the end, and they are at peace with it. For Lola Tung’s Belly, the emotional payoff depends on whether you can accept that her heart has always belonged to Conrad.

Frequently asked questions

For anyone still wondering whether to watch the final season: the answer is yes, if you care about character closure. The show delivers on its promise — Belly makes her choice, Conrad gets his redemption, and the beach house stays in the family. For Christopher Briney’s Conrad, the finale is a farewell that honors his long-buried emotions — and gives the viewer the ending the books always offered.

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