After heating up the ice in Canada’s breakout television sensation, Sophie Nélisse is packing her bags for a sun-soaked trip to Prince Edward Island. The 26-year-old actress, who recently captured hearts in the beloved romance drama series Heated Rivalry and thrilled audiences in Yellowjackets, has officially secured the lead role in Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of Carley Fortune’s best-selling novel, This Summer Will Be Different.
In the upcoming ten-episode series, Nélisse will portray Lucy, an florist who finds herself entangled in a complicated, multi-summer romance. The story follows Lucy’s annual trips to Prince Edward Island, where she struggles to resist her magnetic attraction to Felix—who happens to be her best friend’s brother.
The casting marks a massive win for Netflix Canada’s growing slate of domestic productions. With production slated to take place directly on the scenic coastlines of Prince Edward Island, viewers can expect the same breathtaking, atmospheric charm that made the original novel a literary sensation.
Nélisse’s attachment to the high-profile adaptation cements her place as one of the most versatile and sought-after young talents in the industry. Her standout performance as Rose Landry in Crave’s sports-romance hit Heated Rivalry recently earned her a Canadian Screen Award, proving she can anchor a massive romantic franchise with ease.
Combined with her gripping work as young Shauna Shipman in Showtime’s psychological thriller Yellowjackets, Nélisse is bringing a powerhouse blend of emotional depth and star quality to the role of Lucy. Fans of Carley Fortune’s hit book are already celebrating her casting, eagerly awaiting the translation of Lucy and Felix’s electric on-screen chemistry.
