Why Conrad From The Summer I Turned Pretty Looks So Familiar

Christopher Briney spoke with Numéro Netherlands magazine about how he became Conrad. Briney recalled how he initially auditioned via self-tape and then was asked to get on Zoom with Jenny Han and other members of the show's creative team. After that, Briney did a chemistry read and was officially offered the part. Although one integral character in "The Summer I Turned Pretty" wasn't even in the book, Briney told the outlet that there are allusions to the second novel in the trilogy in Season 2 of the hit show. 

He added, "One thing that I'm really excited for is people meeting the new characters. Skye and Aunt Julia are introduced this season and I loved working with them, so I'm excited for people to love them." The actor also mentioned some of his favorite hobbies, citing directing and photography.

In particular, Briney wants to direct "on a more professional level" in the future. In addition to "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "Dalíland," Briney landed the role of Aaron Samuels in "Mean Girls: The Musical" on Paramount+. The project is a film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, which in turn is based on the iconic 2004 movie "Mean Girls."