Freeform Picks Up eOne Drama Pilot Last Summer

Freeform has ordered the one-hour drama Last Summer, which comes from Entertainment One (eOne), to pilot.

Last Summer is an unconventional thriller that takes place over three summers—’93, ’94, ’95—in a small Texas town when a beautiful and popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America. Each episode is told from the point of view of one of the two main girls, leading the viewers’ loyalties to constantly shift as more information is revealed.

“At Freeform, we are constantly looking to tell bold stories that drive cultural conversation—Last Summer will do just that,” said Lauren Corrao, executive VP of original programming and development at Freeform. “Bert’s incredible character detail and unique voice coupled with Max’s distinctive vision is sure to leave our viewers on the edge of their seats. We are also incredibly honored to have Jessica and Michelle’s female-forward prowess contributing to this uniquely layered show.”

“I’m so happy to be back at Freeform with an amazing team of eOne, Max, Michelle and Jessica by my side,” said executive producer Bert V. Royal (Easy A, Recovery Road). “We’re really excited to tell this story that we hope will spark some interesting conversations about how our society can upend a person’s life and send them to the hell of infamy before—and sometimes even, despite—the facts.”