Cruel Summer is created by Bert V. Royal as an American teen thriller. The series was released on 20 April 2021 and attracted a lot of attention especially from a younger audience. Cruel Summer is released on Freeform. Both critics and the audience loved this show. The second season for Cruel Summer is approved. But the release date for Cruel Summer seasons 2 is not clear yet. The producers will announce the seasons 2 release date in the future. Until then, let’s check 5 things you need to know about Cruel Summer.
1. Harley Quinn Smith Loves 90s
Harley Quinn Smith is playing Mallory character in Cruel Summer. The series is about showing the same day for 1993, 1994 and 1995. This is why we see a lot of clothes, styles and technology from the 90s. Thankfully, Harley Quinn Smith loved the 90s and she felt really comfortable playing this part.
2. The Screenplay Wasn’t Released Until Few Days Before the Shoot
Secrecy is an important element in the movie and TV show industry. If the screenplay goes out public, the excitement and the thrill of the movie or TV show will be gone. Cruel Summer team took all the precautions for such an unpleasant event to happen. The screenplay was not given to the actors and actresses few days before the shoot. So, the actors and actresses had a very limited time to get ready for their role.
3. Walkman Was an Alien Device for Some Actors and Actresses
Walkman was the ultimate luxury item in the 90s. But this incredible technology is archaic especially for the generation Z. Olivia Holt who played Kate Wallis in the Cruel Summer had no idea about what a Walkman is. She was extremely shocked when she saw a Walkman for the first time. She said she asked for the props team to teach her how to use that device.
4. The Show Is Filmed in Story Location
Cruel Summer tells a story in Skylin, Texas. The show is also filmed in Texas. This makes the Cruel Summer TV show more realistic as it shows the real environment. Interskate Roller Rink and One Nostalgia Tavern were among the key filming locations for this TV series.
5. Jessica Biel Is the Producer of Cruel Summer
We all know Jessica Biel for her acting career. In recent years, Jessica Biel started to produce movies and TV shows. She is also the producer of Cruel Summer TV show. In an interview, she said she really enjoyed producing this TV show.
6. The Last Scene for Season 1 Was When Jeanette Cut Her Hair
Every TV show has a dramatic scene. The last scene for the Cruel Summer season 1 was when Jeanette cut her long hair. Chiara Aurelia who played Jeanette said she was really excited about that scene. But she was relieved when she heard that’s a picture summary from the next room. With that scene, the filming of Cruel Summer season 1 was over.
