Cruel Summer season 2 cast: Who stars in the Freeform series?
Andrew Hansen
Published Aug 22, 2026
CRUEL SUMMER is a popular Freeform show about a girl who goes missing and one that mysteriously takes over her life.
Following the success of season 1, the show was renewed for a second season but with an all-new cast and storyline.
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Cruel Summer season 2 cast: Who stars in the Freeform series?
Season 1 of Cruel Summer famously starred Olivia Holt and Chiara Aurelia, however, the storyline for season 2 will introduce fans to a new array of characters.
The cast for this season of Cruel Summer includes:
Sadie Stanley
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Sadie Stanley, 20, rose to fame in 2019 after appearing in the titular role of the Disney Channel original movie, Kim Possible.
She will portray the role of Megan Landry.
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Stanley has also been seen in Dead to Me, The Goldbergs, and The Sleepover.
Griffin Gluck
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Griffin Gluck, 21, rose to fame after he was cast as Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler's son 'Michael' in Just Go With It.
He will portray the role of Luke Chambers.
Gluck has also been seen in Red Band Society, Locke & Key, Why Him? and Silicon Valley.
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KaDee Strickland
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KaDee Strickland, 46, is known for her role as Charlotte King on ABC's Private Practice.
She will portray the role of Debbie.
Strickland has also been seen in The Grudge and Fever Pitch and is scheduled to star in the upcoming film, The Time Capsule.
Sean Blakemore
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Sean Blakemore, 54, is known for his role as Shawn Butler on ABC's General Hospital.
He will portray the role of Sheriff Myer.
Blakemore has also been seen in Bosch, The Quad, American Crime, and Star Trek Into Darkness.
Lisa Yamada
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Lisa Yamada is a rising star in the entertainment industry and has been seen in multiple shows over the years.
She will portray the role of Parker.
Yamada has been seen in Man with a Plan, All of Us Are Dead, Little Fires Everywhere, and All American.
Eloise Payet
Season 2 of Cruel Summer will mark Eloise Payet's first recurring role.
She will portray the role of Isabella.
Payet was first seen on screens in 2021 during an episode of the TV series, Dive Club.
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What is Cruel Summer season 2 about?
Season 2 of Cruel Summer will take place in a waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest.
According to Deadline, the new story will be about the "rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship."
The season will also feature love triangles, and like the first season, a mystery that will impact all of their lives
Season 2 of Cruel Summer is set to debut on June 5, 2023, with a special two-episode premiere airing at 9pm ET/PT, before the show transitions to its normal 10pm time slot on Freeform.
The show's new trailer amassed over 24M views across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, within only 10 days of its release on Freeform’s social media accounts.
Why did Cruel Summer change the cast members?
Following the end of season 1, Cruel Summer creator Bert V. Royal left the show after having disagreements with the network, according to Deadline.
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As a result, the show was taken over by season 1 showrunner Tia Napolitano, whose former position was then replaced by Elle Triedman.
At this time, an exact reason for the change has not been revealed, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, the former cast members were aware that the show might be going in a different direction for the second season.
