Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 8, 2025 · Entertainment

What's Next for Lola Tung After 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'? Discover Her New Role!

The coming-of-age soaper The Summer I Turned Pretty ends this month after three seasons. And its star Lola Tung, who plays the plucky Belly who is in love with two brothers, already has a big movie lined up

BUTTERFLIES IN THE STOMACH: The Summer I Turned Pretty's Star Lola Tung Spills Tea on the Drama-Filled Series and Her Sizzling New Movie Project

Get ready for a summer of secrets, scandals, and swoon-worthy romance! The addictive coming-of-age soap opera The Summer I Turned Pretty is coming to an end after three tantalizing seasons, leaving fans reeling with anticipation. And, in the midst of all this drama, its breakout star Lola Tung is already making waves with her next big move – a sizzling new movie project that's got everyone talking!

As the beautiful and talented actress who played Isabel "Belly" Conklin prepares to bid adieu to the role of her lifetime, she's been sharing some juicy behind-the-scenes secrets about the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. We caught up with Lola at the grand opening of Crocs' new SoHo store in early August, where she was spotted rocking a stylish powder blue oversized T-shirt and caramel brown crocs that left everyone green with envy.

The beauty who is of Chinese and Swedish descent will be starring in Forbidden Fruits with Lili Reinhart and Gabrielle Union

But it's not just her fashion sense that's got us talking – Lola has been dishing out all the tea on the show's epic love triangle between Belly, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), and Conrad (Christopher Briney). When asked about which brother she thought Belly would ultimately choose, Lola gave a sly smile and revealed, "I'm Team Belly all the way!" The actress refused to spill any more secrets, but hinted that Season 3 would be an emotional rollercoaster like no other.

And it looks like we won't have to wait long to find out what happens next! The Summer I Turned Pretty returns with its third and final season on Amazon Prime Video this month, with the first two episodes premiering on July 16. But don't worry, fans – even though the series is coming to an end, there's still plenty of drama to go around.

Speaking of drama, Lola has been keeping busy off-screen too. She's set to star in Forbidden Fruits, a new movie that promises to be just as juicy as her latest TV role. The film follows a group of young women working at a mall store who lead a secret witch cult – and things get complicated when a new hire questions their sisterhood. With Lili Reinhart and Gabrielle Union joining the cast, this one's sure to be a wild ride!

As we chatted with Lola about her upcoming projects, she revealed that Forbidden Fruits is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her career. "I'm really excited to play a character who's a bit darker and more complex than I've played before," she said, hinting at the challenges ahead. With her talent and charisma, we have no doubt Lola will knock it out of the park!

But back to The Summer I Turned Pretty – what can fans expect from the final season? According to Lola, "It's a lot more emotional than you're used to, and there's a little time jump, so we meet the characters in a more mature place." With only 10 episodes left, it's clear that this show is going out with a bang!

As The Summer I Turned Pretty comes to an end, fans are still reeling from the cliffhanger ending of Season 2. Don't worry, though – we've got you covered! In case you missed our previous coverage, here's a quick recap: Belly chose Jeremiah over Conrad in a heart-wrenching finale that left everyone crying.

But fear not, dear readers! Amazon and MGM Studios' head of television Vernon Sanders has promised that the final season will be just as epic. "We've been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty, making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," he said in a statement. With Jenny Han's book series serving as the foundation for the show, it's no wonder fans are eating up every minute of this addictive drama.

So, what do you say? Are you ready to dive into the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty and find out who Belly will ultimately choose? And don't forget to mark your calendars for Lola Tung's next big move – we can't wait to see what she has in store for us!

In a statement issued by Vernon Sanders, he elaborated on the success of the series: "This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story." The show's popularity has indeed made it one of Amazon Prime Video's most popular shows.

The Summer I Turned Pretty series is based on Jenny Han's book of the same name, which was originally released in 2009. The book was followed up by two sequels published in 2010 and 2011. The show's success has proven that there's still a huge appetite for this type of drama-filled romance.

So, are you ready to join the conversation? Let us know what you think about The Summer I Turned Pretty and Lola Tung's next big move in the comments below!

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • MGM Studios