Netflix is set to film a 10-episode adaptation of Carley Fortune’s bestselling romance novel, This Summer Will Be Different, on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). Despite limited public information from Netflix and the film crew, signs of production activity have emerged, including numerous film trucks and trailers at the Culinary Institute of Canada in Charlottetown. Filming is also taking place at Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport, with temporary closures at local beaches and parks due to the production. The series features Canadian actress Sophie Nélisse, alongside Francesca Reale and Roby Attal, and tells the story of Lucy Ashby, who navigates romantic challenges while vacationing on P.E.I. The province has invested $5 million in the project, emphasizing the significance of the location as both a backdrop and a character in the narrative. The premiere date for the series has yet to be announced.
Why It Matters
The adaptation of This Summer Will Be Different represents a significant investment in the Canadian film industry, particularly in P.E.I., where the government has allocated $5 million to support the project. This marks the largest television production in the province’s history, highlighting the growing importance of local filming as a contributor to the economy and tourism. With the increasing trend of adapting popular literature into visual media, this series showcases the potential for Canadian stories to gain international exposure and attract further production opportunities in the region.
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