Pictured (left to right): Led by Sophie Nélisse, Francesca Reale and Robbie Attal, This Summer Will Be Different
Netflix is bringing Carly Fortune’s best-selling romance novel, this summer will be differentOn screens with a new series adaptation. The project is led by showrunners Dan Clark and Lynsey Stewart, with Sophie Nélisse, Francesca Reale and Robbie Attal leading the cast. Set to film in Prince Edward Island and Toronto from August 2026, the sweeping story follows a unique island romance tested by secret desires. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming adaptation.
2026 is going to be a big year for bestselling Canadian author Carly Fortune. his novel after every year is being adapted into a TV series on Prime Video titled after every summerAnd earlier this year Netflix greenlit a television adaptation this summer will be differentOne of his best-selling novels.
The transformation is being led by husband-wife duo Dan Clark (one more time) and Lynsey Stewart (working mothers). Adapting the novel for television is from Carly Fortune, who will also serve as an executive producer alongside Clark, Stewart, Jennifer Kavaja.wayward) and Alice Cousineau (Cardinal) for Sphere Media.
Netflix’s Directors of Content Canada, Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury released a joint statement regarding the announcement of the adaptation:
“When Carly first handed us her adorable book, we knew we had to find the right team to deliver it to her passionate fan base. Developing this project with Dane, Lynsey and Sphere has been a dream and we couldn’t have found better partners to bring this love letter to both Toronto and Prince Edward Island to the screen.”
The project marks the second collaboration between Netflix and Sphere Media. Their last collaboration was a huge success waywardA mind-bending psychological series that spent five weeks in the streamer’s global top 10.
what is the plot of this summer will be different?
We have a detailed summary of the series from Production Weekly:
“Lucy (Nélisse) is a tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix (Atal) is a local who shows her a great time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s little brother. Lucy and Felix’s chemistry is unreal, but the list of reasons why they have to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again. Say Easier said than done. Every year, Lucy escapes to PEI with her best friend, Bridget, for a big breath of coastal air, fresh oysters, and crisp Vinho verde. Each trip begins with Bridget escaping from Toronto a week before her wedding, leaving everything behind to follow her to the island. Lucy has to help him overcome his crisis and stand up to the man she never had, but Felix’s twinkling eyes and flirty jokes have been replaced by something new, and Lucy begins to wonder how safe her heart really is.
Who are the actors? this summer will be different?
So far, three cast members have been confirmed for the series: Sophie Nélisse, Francesca Reale and Robbie Attal.
Sophie Nellis Lucy Ashby is confirmed to play the lead role. is an actress Known for her role as teenage Shauna in yellow jacket And as Rose Landry heated rivalry. He previously starred in Netflix’s 2019 action thriller to close.
Pictured (left to right): Sophie Nélisse in Yellowjackets, Fierce Rivalry and Close
Francesca Reale Will play the role of Bridget Clarke. Netflix subscribers will be most familiar with Reale for her role as Heather Holloway in the third season of Stranger Things. He also starred in the Netflix series haters back offand teen comedy film take revenge.
Pictured: Francesca Reale as Heather Holloway
Robbie Atal Will play the role of Felix Clarke. The actor previously starred as Edmund O’Mara in Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor. The actor has also starred in an Apple+ series woman in the lake and the dexter prequel, Dexter: Original Sin.
Image: Robbie Attal in The Haunting of Bly Manor – Netflix
What is the production status of this summer will be different?
Development
filming scheduled
filming going on
post production
It is stated in the issue Production Weekly’s 1513 He this summer will be different Filming will begin on August 31, 2026 in Prince Edward Island, Toronto, Canada. Shooting will last for several weeks and is scheduled to end by October 16, 2026.
Prince Edward Island, where the series will be filmed, was a source of inspiration for author Carly Fortune:
“I first fell in love with Prince Edward Island in the pages of LM Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables and then again when I visited with my best friend in my early twenties. That vacation, the beauty of the island, the warmth of its people and the friendship that sustains us – are the foundation of This Summer Will Be Different. I’m thrilled to bring this sweeping love story to the screen with Netflix and transport audiences to glittering shores and windswept beaches. “Excited for P.E.I.” – Carly Fortune
when is it this summer will be different Coming to Netflix?
At the time of writing, there has been no confirmation from Netflix as to when this summer will be different Will be issued.
We expect the series to release on Netflix sometime in 2027, and when Netflix announces its 2027 series early next year we’ll have a better idea of when to expect the series on the platform.
For now, we are waiting for more information from Netflix.
We will keep you updated with all the latest updates. Be sure to keep checking back!
