Everything We Know About The Adaptation Of Carley Fortune's 'Every Summer After'

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Amazon Prime Video announced in the summer of 2024 that it had given a green light to a TV series adaptation of Carley Fortune's hit novel, "Every Summer After." While the TV series was retitled to "Every Year After," it will stay true to the emotional arc and plot of Fortune's original story. As a true beach read that proves a summer book can still cut deep, it has captivated millions since its 2022 release. It quickly became a favorite among readers drawn to heartfelt stories of unforgettable first loves and the choices that define our very lives. 

Fans will be pleased to hear that the series will be led by Sadie Soverall, best known for her role as Beatrix in the hit Netflix teen series, "Fate: The Winx Saga," as Persephone, or "Percy" Fraser. Disney veteran Matt Cornett will play her counterpart, Sam Florek, Percy's first love. The supporting cast includes Aurora Perrineau, Abigail Cowen, Joseph Chiu, Michael Bradway, and, in September 2025, it was announced that Elisha Cuthbert would join the cast. With so many rising stars, the show is bound to bring fresh energy to Fortune's beloved story. 

"I couldn't be more excited about this fabulous cast!" Fortune told Dateline. As soon as she saw each of their audition tapes, she knew they were perfect for their respective roles and said, "I know they'll have fans of 'Every Summer After' falling in love with their favorite characters all over again."

The creative team behind "Every Year After" brings the most unmatched experience and vision that ensure the series is bound to shine. Amazon Prime Video has obviously done its homework to prevent a beloved book blowing up in fans' faces as a screen adaptation, and they've come fully prepared with a lineup of seasoned professionals to translate Fortune's beloved novel to the screen without losing its heart. 

With Carley Fortune herself sitting as executive producer and Amy B. Harris — best known for hit series like "Sex and the City" and "Gossip Girl" — sitting next to her, guiding the series as showrunner and executive producer, the adaptation is in the best hands. It really is reassuring to know that Amazon Prime Video once again allowed the author to sit as an executive producer for a series adaptation. It's the kind of collaboration that promises to do the story justice. 

If you need proof of that, just take a look at how well Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty" series did. Han and the Amazon Prime Video team did such an amazing job capturing both the emotional depth and charm of the original books that it even grabbed the attention of Kendall Jenner, who publicly declared herself Team Conrad. With Fortune and Harris leading the upcoming series, anticipating fans can trust that Percy and Sam's story will stay true to the emotional beats and character depth that made the story resonate so strongly with readers.