Gavin Casalegno, who plays Jeremiah in The Summer I Turned Pretty, knows his character isn’t the fan favorite. In a recent chat with The New York Times, he talked about the mixed feelings viewers have for him, especially those on social media who cheer for his brother, Conrad.
“They really don’t like him. I don’t check Instagram anymore, so the hate doesn’t bother me much,” Gavin said. “My sister sends me funny memes instead. It’s important to remember this is just a story — and I’m not Jeremiah.”
He added, “No one can bear this kind of negativity all the time. Amazon stepped in with a message saying, ‘Hey, no bullying,’ but it hasn’t quite worked.”
This message came from the show’s social media, urging fans to engage kindly and reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy against hate speech. Gavin shared that fans often tell him how much they dislike his character, saying, “It’s pretty comical.”
The show, based on Jenny Han’s popular trilogy, follows Lola Tung’s character, Belly, as she navigates her feelings between Conrad and Jeremiah. Season 3 focuses on Belly’s upcoming wedding to Jeremiah, while exploring deep emotions and conflicts.
In episode 7, Belly faces tough choices during her bachelorette party. She realizes she still has feelings for Conrad, who has manipulated events to turn her mom against her wedding. After a shocking fight revealing Jeremiah’s infidelity, Belly breaks down, leaving her to seek comfort with her best friend while Jeremiah is oblivious, having overindulged.
Recent surveys indicate a growing trend of intense fan reactions to fictional characters, often leading to heated arguments online. A study by the Pew Research Center reported that 30% of young adults engage in discussions that turn into debates about fictional narratives.
As viewers dive into the emotional threads of The Summer I Turned Pretty, it’s a reminder of how deeply stories resonate in our lives, often blurring the lines between fact and fiction.
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