Cruel Summer returned on June 5th with its second season. This latest season has many people curious about what will be next. For those eager to learn more, we have an exclusive interview with Tedra Rogers. She stars as Amy in the show! We can’t wait to talk to Tedra about her role as Amy. She shares her thoughts and experience with the show and cast members, and more. Because the show is already released and its second season was recently released, if you’re planning on reading this interview and haven’t had the time to watch the show’s first season, this article will actively avoid any spoilers regarding the show. For those planning to watch before reading this article, we highly recommend watching it first. And now, onto this interview and its refresher.
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We have already explained the origins of Cruel Summer in length in another interview. Here is a refresher for those who did not read it. Cruel Summer follows the story of two teenage girls whose fates intertwined with one another, Kate Wallis and Jeanette Turner. Each episode focuses on a single day within three years between 1993 – 1995. It would be that during those times, the audience will see the natural progression of Kate’s disappearance. They will also be witnessing how Jeanette Turner turned from the sweetest and socially awkward teenager to the most popular and eventually, the most detested individual in the world.
Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the second chapter follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.
The executive producers of Cruel Summer are Jessica Biel & Michelle Purple. They formed Iron Ocean Prouctions which is the production company behind the show.
For those who want to read more about our interview with Griffin Gluck, and to have a more in-depth review of the show and its creator, check it out here: https://youngentertainmentmag.com/yem-exclusive-interview-with-griffin-gluck-from-cruel-summer/.
Here is some information on Tedra Rogers! An actress who won Best Lead Actress at the SENSEI Tokyo FilmFest and was nominated for the Lonely Wolf: London International Film Festival and Alberta Film & Television Awards (AMPIA Awards), you might recognize her for her appearances in several films and shows. She’s appeared in Undercover Cheerleader as Heidi, Here & After as Arora, There’s Someone Inside Your House as Abigail, Supergirl as Bobbi Miller, The Wedding Fix as Maya, Undeveloped as Dani, and Firefly Lane as Jennifer.
We first asked Tedra if she’s watched the first season of Cruel Summer and what her thoughts about it were. Tedra admits that she didn’t watch the first season before the show. This is due to the fact the show hasn’t aired in Canada. As of now, she’s in Los Angeles and is planning on binging it. She laughs upon mentioning to not share any spoilers with her.
When asked about her audition process, Tedra mentioned that it was straightforward. She did a self-tape audition and a couple of weeks later, she received a call-back. Tedra then received some positive feedback for the tape. She then received a call from her agent and was asked if she was fine with going blonde. She about how exciting it was for that happenstance to occur. If you’re curious to learn more about Tedra‘s character, check the rest of the video to learn more about Amy’s character!
