The long-awaited Freeform series cruel summer is slated for an April 20 release date. The series directed by Jessica Biel takes place between 1993 and 1995 and focuses on two women: Kate Wallis, a popular teenager who mysteriously disappears, and Jeannette Turner, a reserved and nerdy girl suspected of having something to do with Kate’s disappearance.
The story will unfold from different points of view over three summers. Deadline’s article on the series reveals that Turner will eventually become “the most despised person in America.” The synopsis has fans wondering if cruel summer is based on a true story.
there is no mention of cruel summer be based on a true story
Announcing that a production is based on a true story arouses people’s interest and invariably increases the number of viewers. More often than not, a production trailer will reveal its connection to real life events.
cruel summerThe trailer for does not claim that the series is based on a true story. Media articles about the film also do not refer to cruel summer drawing from real life stories.
However, the story of the series reflects a tragic but common fact in society. People go missing every day and often never recover. The stars of the show, Chiara Aurelia and Olivia Holt, spoke with Deadline on the topics of the series:
“Each year represents a different element if everyone lives. The darkness, the sadness, the youth. It really sheds light on the complex part of being a teenager and trying to figure out who you are and amidst a million things going on.”
Jessica Biel strives to bring to light the struggles facing teenage girls cruel summer
It could be argued that there is a saturation of teen dramas, but Jessica Biel is of the opinion that the younger generation still has stories to tell. She said Deadline:
“Sitting in a space with the younger generation and really giving them this platform to really talk about some of the intense and difficult things these young people are going through is really exciting for me. And it’s something we want to do for all people, but especially for women and girls.”
Jessica would love to trade places with any actor in the film, but for this project she feels more useful behind the camera. According to Biel, her wealth of experience is better utilized in the development of the show than in the performances.
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