Jessica Biel brings new thriller series to Freeform called Last Summer

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

Looks like THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2003) star Jessica Biel is returning to the horror game. Yes, today we have word that she will be executive producing a new thriller pilot for Freeform called LAST SUMMER. Biel executive produces alongside Bert V. Royal and Michelle Purple.

The show is described as an "unconventional thriller" that takes place over three summers–’93, ’94, ’95–in a small Texas town when

A beautiful 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 POV of one of the two main girls (Jeanette and Kate), which will have the viewers loyalties constantly shifting as more information is revealed.

Sounds interesting to me!

Lauren Corrao, Freeform’s executive vice president of original programming and development, said:

At Freeform, we are constantly looking to tell bold stories that drive cultural conversation–‘Last Summer’ will do just that. 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.

Royal added:

I’m so happy to be back at Freeform with an amazing team of eOne, Max, Michelle, and Jessica by my side. 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.

LAST SUMMER is written and executive produced by Royal (EASY A). Iron Ocean Productions’ Biel and Purple (THE SINNER) will also executive produce, as well Winkler (JUNGLELAND), who will also direct. The series hails from eOne. Will you be tuning in? Let us know below!