Prime Video Renews Alfredo Narciso’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” for Second Season

There are more Pretty moments in Alfredo Narciso’s future…

Prime Video has given an early Season 2 renewal to The Summer I Turned Pretty, starring the Latino actor.

Alfredo NarcisoThe news comes ahead of the series adaptation of Jenny Han’s YA novel’s June 17 premiere.

The multigenerational drama hinges on a love triangle among one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children and the enduring power of strong female friendship. It is a coming-of-age story about first love, first heartbreak and the magic of that one perfect summer.

The Summer I Turned Pretty stars Lola Tung, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Narciso and Minnie Mills, with Colin Ferguson and Tom Everett Scott.

Han, who also wrote the pilot, serves as showrunner for Season 1 with Gabrielle Stanton.

The series is a co-production of Amazon Studios and wiip.

Duran Directing an All-Star Cast in His First Feature Film “Strings”

Daniel Duran has landed an all-star cast for his first feature film…

The Venezuelan-born filmmaker will direct Josh Duhamel, Maria Bello, Lucas Till and Tom Everett Scott in Strings.

Daniel Duran

Duhamel will portray Alex, an Army veteran and counselor in a small town who takes a casual approach when treating Josh (Till).

Alex slowly earns his patient’s trust and respect, but their camaraderie is challenged when Josh makes a shocking discovery.

The ensemble indie drama, which begins filming Sunday in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was written by Oscar Torres.

Duran, Torres, Danny Rodriguez and Phyllis Laing are producing the film.

Duran has previously worked on a number of short films, advertising campaigns and music videos, including Ricky Martin’s behind the scenes/documentary feature for the singer’s Black & White tour.