‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ movie asks fans for privacy amid filming in NC
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- Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios asked fans for privacy during filming in Wilmington.
- Unauthorized photos of Lola Tung and Christopher Briney on set circulated online recently.
- Casting notices list working titles, extras needs & requests for beach-capable vehicles.
The studio behind the hotly anticipated “The Summer I Turned Pretty” movie has a message for fans: “privacy please.”
People eager to sneak a peek at the forthcoming film have created “real safety concerns” for the cast and crew, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios said in a message shared on Instagram. Filming kicked off last month in Wilmington and surrounding areas on the North Carolina coast.
Variety reported that unauthorized photos of “TSITP” stars Lola Tung (who plays Isabel “Belly” Conklin) and Christopher Briney (Conrad Fisher) on set have made the rounds online in recent days, along with theories about the movie’s plot lines.
Production said it “loved the excitement,” but asked fans to avoid the set and refrain from sharing filming locations.
“We’re working hard to create a protected bubble to make the best movie possible,” the studio said. “Please help us protect the magic of Cousins (Beach) until it’s ready to be shared.”
It’s the latest incident to prompt a public statement from “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Ahead of the show’s third and final season, production was forced to address hateful, toxic and bullying fan behavior aimed at the show’s actors, Cosmopolitan reported.
“Cousins is our safe place,” the show said at the time. “Everything good, everything magical. Let’s keep the conversation kind this summer.”
When is the ‘TSITP’ movie coming out?
The coming-of-age drama ran for three seasons on Amazon Prime before its conclusion in fall 2025. Prime Video announced plans for a feature film at the finale celebration, saying the movie would pick up where the show left off, The News & Observer previously reported.
Details about the plot or a possible release date remain under wraps, however.
“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due,” Jenny Han, author of the book series-turned-TV show said at the time.
“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.”
Extras wanted for ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ movie
A casting company is seeking paid extras to appear in scenes rumored to be linked to the “TSITP” movie, the News & Observer reported.
The film is reportedly using working titles “Keeping Score” and “Blue Christmas,” for casting purposes, according to a production report posted on Threads.
Casting directors are looking to fill several roles, including:
- Experienced bartenders and servers
- Locals with “beach capable vehicles”
- 2 current college softball players (females)
- 1 high school baseball player (male)
Portions of this story previously appeared in The News & Observer.
This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM with the headline "‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ movie asks fans for privacy amid filming in NC."