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Gavin Casalegno Confronts Fan Hostility Toward His ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Role

Casalegno says he stepped back from Instagram in response to escalating harassment.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty's Gavin Casalengo Reacts To Hate For Jeremiah From 'Team Conrad'
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Overview

  • In a New York Times–reported interview, the actor acknowledges many viewers dislike Jeremiah and stresses the story is fictional and separate from his identity.
  • He says some people have expressed their disdain for the character to him in person.
  • Casalegno points to Prime Video and the show’s pre‑Season 3 PSA that urges kindness and enforces a zero‑tolerance policy on hate and bullying, noting limited effect so far.
  • The fandom remains split between self‑identified Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah, which continues to shape online reactions and discourse.
  • Season 3 is rolling out weekly through a September 17 finale, with recent episodes fueling renewed intensity in the conversation without the cast seeking personal attacks.