Lola Tung on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie, Dancing With Hudson Williams and New Horror Projects ‘Forbidden Fruits’ and ‘The Young People’
Why it matters: Tung's pivot to horror signals a bold career move beyond her breakout role, shaping her future in Hollywood.
- Lola Tung revealed she hasn't seen a script for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' film continuation, despite ongoing conversations with showrunner Jenny Han.
- Tung envisions her character, Belly, and Conrad in a long-distance relationship, with Belly in Paris and Conrad pursuing his medical career.
- The actress is generating buzz for two new horror films: 'Forbidden Fruits,' a witchy thriller compared to 'Jennifer’s Body,' and 'The Young People,' directed by Osgood Perkins and co-starring Nicole Kidman.
- Tung highlighted the positive experience of working with predominantly female directors, praising their thoughtful approach on set.
- She also touched on the impact of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' stating it 'changed my life in every way possible' and 'gave me a career.'
Lola Tung, star of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' is navigating the show's highly anticipated film continuation while also making significant strides into the horror genre with two new projects, 'Forbidden Fruits' and 'The Young People.' While she's in talks with showrunner Jenny Han about the 'TSITP' film, Tung remains in the dark about the script, even as fan speculation and reported treatments circulate.
