Summer of 69 Premiere Date, Photos, and Character Details
Hulu has announced that its Original film, Summer of 69, will debut on the streaming service on May 9, 2025. The film marks Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut.
In Summer of 69, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.
Jillian Bell co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.
The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!), Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, and Fernando Carsa.
“It’s always been my dream to direct, and I am thrilled to be telling a story about female friendship with a cast of the most talented and funny humans,” said Bell when the project was announced in July 2024.
The film was produced by Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Jillian Bell, Breanna Bell-Singer, Matt Skiena, Adam Goodman, and Lucas Carter. Principal photography took place from July to August 2024 in Syracuse, New York.
Jillian Bell was a writer for the 35th season of Saturday Night Live and has starred in Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) and I’m Totally Fine (2022).
Her credits also include Workaholics, Bless the Harts, Eastbound & Down, 22 Jump Street, Fist Fight, Godmothered, and Candy Cane Lane.
SUMMER OF 69 CAST AND CHARACTERS
“Santa Monica” (played by Chloe Fineman)
A talented dancer with a wild side who must save her beloved club from foreclosure. Santa Monica finds an unlikely ally in Abby, who agrees to help her in exchange for a crash course on confidence. She discovers they have more in common than they thought, forging a found sisterhood that will stay with them well beyond this unforgettable summer.
“Abby” (played by Sam Morelos)
A socially awkward gamer finds herself in a tricky situation when she discovers her lifelong crush is finally single in the last week of school. To get the guy of her dreams, she must hire a local stripper to teach her what she doesn’t know about sex, which is everything.
“Max” (played by Matt Cornett)
An affable and handsome soccer player that Abby has pined over since the 3rd grade. When his favorite sexual position is revealed, Abby must do what she can to try and get the man of her dreams, even if that means going from zero to 69.
“Betty” (played by Paula Pell)
A chain-smoking silver fox who proudly embraces the identity of “stripper.” Betty is the owner of Diamond Dolls, the club that Santa Monica works at. She is a great stripper but not the best businesswoman and is on the brink of losing the club.
“Destiny” (played by Nicole Byer)
A self-assured exotic dancer, Destiny is the “older sister” of the Diamond Dolls family. A dependable and loyal friend to Santa Monica with a quick wit.
“Angel” (played by Liza Koshy)
A sweet and sometimes clueless exotic dancer who always looks on the bright side. A fun girl’s girl, Angel is always down for a good time in the name of friendship.
“Rick Richards” (played by Charlie Day)
A sleazy misogynist who threatens to take over Diamond Dolls if Betty Spaghetti can’t pay her debt. He pushes boundaries and lacks respect for the women who work at the club.
“DJ Don” (played by Alex Moffat)
A DJ at Diamond Dolls, Don is a true feminist and a supportive hype man to the ladies he works with.
“Robin Goode” (played by Natalie Morales)
A former classmate and nemesis of Santa Monica’s, Robin is organizing their ten-year high school reunion. She embodies everything that Santa Monica feels she should be at this point in her life.
