Gavin Casalegno Stays Positive Amid Character Backlash

Quick Smiles:

• Gavin Casalegno encourages fans to remember “it’s just a show.”
• The actor finds joy in funny memes his sister sends him.
• Despite online backlash, Casalegno calls the role his dream job.

The third season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” welcomed viewers with a four-year leap, placing Belly and Jeremiah at Finch University and newly engaged.

This time jump has sparked debates online, with some fans turning away from Jeremiah, calling him “one of the internet’s most hated boyfriends.”

Gavin Casalegno, who portrays Jeremiah, addressed the criticism saying,

“They tend to dislike him, yes. I don’t check Instagram anymore, so I really haven’t seen that much hate. The only thing that I see is my sister sending me the memes that are really funny. I think it’s important to also understand and realize that this is a fictional story — and it’s also not me.”

He emphasized the need for kindness and thanked Amazon for reminding viewers to avoid negativity, even as discussions continue.

Online critiques include storylines about Jeremiah’s actions, yet Casalegno remains grateful for the experience.

“At the end of the day, it’s work — it’s an amazing job, a dream job — but it is still work,” he reflected.

With the series finale nearing, fans will soon discover how Belly’s love story concludes.

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