Jenny Han hopes 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' S3 teaches viewers to have grace for themselves

Casting & Representation - The industry initially perceived casting an Asian actress as the lead role as a financial risk [1] - The production team had to advocate for an Asian lead actress [1] Character Development & Audience Experience - The production team hopes the audience will feel connected to the characters' journey, evolution, and growth [2] - The production team acknowledges that the characters will make mistakes and hopes the audience will show grace [2][3] Misinformation Clarification - The production team clarified that certain elements are not Easter eggs or related to the show [1][3]