Everything We Know About 'The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Gavin Casalegno's New Rom-Com ‘Sunflower Child’

Sunflower Child, a romantic comedy led by Gavin Casalegno and written by Jennifer James, wrapped filming in England on September 2, 2026, marking a key production milestone.The film stars Gavin Casalegno, known from The Summer I Turned Pretty, and seeks to move beyond familiar, formulaic romantic comedy storylines. Casalegno portrays a Hollywood director opposite James as an indie screenwriter, centering on art versus commerce and pressures from algorithms and ticket sales.James calls the project "an anthem for authenticity for indie filmmakers." The cast also includes Daniela Norman, Maddie Close, and Muhannad Ben Amor. Filming took place around Twickenham Film Studios and throughout London. Official updates on timing are forthcoming.