Gavin Casalegno Drops a Bombshell About Jeremiah’s Love Life
The Summer I Turned Pretty fandom is officially in meltdown mode.
After Gavin Casalegno teased new details about Jeremiah’s romantic future, fans are spiraling with one big question: Will Denise still be by his side in the upcoming movie adaptation?
His recent comments didn’t confirm a fairytale ending — and they didn’t rule one out either. Instead, they cracked open a debate that’s been simmering since the Season 3 finale.
Steady romance?
Temporary healing?
Or just another stepping stone before the real growth begins?
The internet cannot agree.
Was Denise Ever Meant to Be “Endgame”?
At the end of Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, viewers saw Jeremiah and Denise together — a softer, calmer dynamic compared to the emotional chaos of his past.
But some fans argue that assuming Denise is his forever person feels rushed.
Yes, she represented something important:
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Stability
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Maturity
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A healthier emotional pace
But does that automatically equal endgame?
Many viewers believe Denise may have been exactly what Jeremiah needed at that moment — someone to help him realize that Belly wasn’t right for him — without necessarily being his final destination.
Do All the Characters Need to Find Forever This Young?
Here’s where the debate gets deeper.
If Belly and Conrad are positioned as the epic, inevitable love story…
And Taylor and Steven seem highly likely to end up together…
Does that mean every major character must also lock in their soulmate in their early twenties?
For some fans, that feels unrealistic.
Jeremiah, by the end of Season 3, had only just begun scratching the surface of real personal growth. He was starting to step out of comparison, jealousy, and emotional dependency. That journey doesn’t automatically conclude with a permanent partner.
Growth and romance don’t always happen on the same timeline.
A One-Sided Romance?
Another fan observation gaining traction: Denise felt somewhat one-sided as a romantic prospect.
While she offered Jeremiah grounding and perspective, viewers didn’t necessarily see the same epic, emotionally layered storytelling that defined his relationships with Belly — or even his rivalry with Conrad.
Was the connection sweet? Yes.
Was it deeply explored? Not quite.
For that reason, some argue Denise may symbolize healing rather than destiny.
Jeremiah’s Story Might Be Bigger Than a Relationship
For years, Jeremiah’s arc has revolved around:
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Competing with Conrad
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Fighting for Belly
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Feeling like the second choice
Season 3 finally began shifting that narrative inward. Instead of asking “Who will he end up with?” maybe the better question is:
Who is Jeremiah becoming?
If the upcoming movie continues that trajectory, his story may center less on romance and more on identity — on stepping out of shadows and building something that isn’t defined by comparison.
Why Gavin Casalegno’s Comments Matter
Part of why the fandom is reacting so strongly is because Gavin Casalegno has become deeply associated with Jeremiah’s emotional journey. His interviews consistently show empathy for the character’s flaws and growth.
Fans feel like he doesn’t just play Jeremiah — he understands him.
So when he hints that nothing is guaranteed, it signals that the movie may not hand out tidy conclusions.
And in true The Summer I Turned Pretty fashion, tidy endings are rarely the point.
What Happens Next?
Will Denise remain by Jeremiah’s side?
Will the movie surprise everyone with a new twist?
Or will Jeremiah’s real endgame be self-discovery?
One thing is certain: the countdown has begun, and expectations are sky-high.
Because if this fandom has learned anything, it’s that love triangles sting, secrets unravel loyalties, and heartbreak is always just one scene away.
And Jeremiah’s story?
It might only be getting started.
