Every Summer After: All new major castings for the upcoming Amazon series revealed

Amazon’s production of Carley Fortune’s best-selling book Every Summer After has now cast its central roles. Significant information has surfaced on who will be bringing the much-loved story to TV. The series, re-titled Every Summer After, is set at Prime Video and features a central cast of newcomers and up-and-coming talent, including Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett in lead roles.

After months of speculation and fanfare, production announcements at last affirm that the adaptation is indeed in full swing. The author herself is ebullient regarding the decisions made.

Showrunner and executive producer Amy B. Harris, along with Fortune and others, will helm the project. Their goal is to bring the poignant romance and life-altering decisions found within the novel to the screen. The initial casting signals Amazon’s commitment to crafting an adaptation faithful to the original’s spirit, while offering new faces to a global audience.

---

Main Cast of Every Summer After

Sadie Soverall as Percy

Sadie Soverall, who has acted in Saltburn and Fate: The Winx Saga, will feature as Percy, the lead whose adventures through summer in Barry’s Bay form the basis of the novel. Every Summer After follows her changing relationships and self-development over six summers and a week, synchronous with the novel.

---

Matt Cornett as Sam

Matt Cornett, who appears on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, will play Sam, Percy’s first love and a key player in her coming-of-age and young adult life. His addition places him at the emotional center of the story, with friendship, romance, and decision-making that determine what happens down the line.

---

Aurora Perrineau as Chantal

Aurora Perrineau is cast as Chantal. Perrineau has worked on Kaos and other shows, and her character will be one of the connected relationships that form the basis for the show’s drama.

---

Abigail Cowen as Delilah

Abigail Cowen, known from Fate: The Winx Saga and The Ritual, has been chosen to play Delilah. This character reflects friendship dynamics and pivotal moments in the lives of Percy and Sam.

---

Michael Bradway as Charlie

Michael Bradway, who has guest-starred on Chicago Fire, will portray Charlie. He is another important figure in the group whose existence is altered by their deep connections and the choices made every summer.

---

Joseph Chiu as Jordie

Joseph Chiu joins as Jordie, with experience from Fear Street: Prom Queen and Motorheads. Jordie completes the group of connected friends who experience the seminal coming-of-age journey at the center of the series.

---

Creative team and production information

Showrunner and executive producer: Amy B. Harris is officially signed on as showrunner and executive producer. She takes over from Leila Gerstein, who was initially on board with the project but is no longer involved.

Author's involvement: Author Carley Fortune, who penned the original novel, is also an executive producer, maintaining a measure of creative continuity between book and television.

Other executive producers: Additional executive producers include Liberatore, Amy R. John, and Grace Gilroy.

Series title and location: The TV series’ title is Every Summer After and it takes place in the lakeside village of Barry’s Bay. The location and period stay true to the original work, spanning six years and one week as in the book.

Release and Platform: Every Summer After will initially release on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories. The release date has not been officially announced, although filming is set to commence shortly, based on production updates.

Background: Every Summer After was a commercial success, remaining on the New York Times Best Seller List for 14 weeks and selling more than one million copies. It became a cultural phenomenon on BookTok, with more than 81 million hashtag views on TikTok.

---

Author Carley Fortune has publicly endorsed the casting ensemble, calling them a “fabulous cast” with “incredible talent.” She also expressed hope that readers and fans will relate to their interpretations.

The casting process for the adaptation of Every Summer After was designed to echo the inner essence and dynamics of the literary characters. Fortune herself involved to ensure consistency and authenticity.