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Lola Tung Joins Halina Reijn's A24 Film “Please”
7/2/2026, 12:22:07 AM
Core Casting Announcement
Lola Tung, known for her lead role as Belly in Amazon’s hit YA series *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, has been added to the cast of *Please*, an upcoming feature from independent studio A24. The announcement, reported in July 2026, confirms Tung’s participation while keeping the specifics of her character undisclosed. Tung joins an ensemble that already includes Gracie Abrams, Tom Burke, Connor Storrie, and David Jonsson.
Production and Creative Team
*Please* is written and directed by Halina Reijn, who also serves as a producer through her Man Up Film banner alongside longtime collaborator David Hinojosa. A24 is providing both production services and financing for the project, with Zach Nutman credited as executive producer. Reijn’s involvement marks her third partnership with A24 following the studio’s releases *Babygirl* and *Bodies Bodies Bodies*.
Background: Halina Reijn’s A24 Partnership
Halina Reijn’s collaboration with A24 includes the successful releases *Bodies Bodies Bodies* and *Babygirl*. Both films were produced by A24 and achieved notable success. *Please* constitutes her third writer-director project with the studio, underscoring an ongoing creative partnership.
Lola Tung’s Recent Work and Representation
Most recently, Tung starred opposite Lili Reinhart in *Forbidden Fruits*, which premiered earlier this year, and appeared in Josephine Decker’s Sundance entry *Chasing Summer*. Also upcoming for her is Neon’s *The Young People*, directed by Osgood Perkins and co-starring Nicole Kidman and Nico Parker. Tung is represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), GSA Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Ensemble Cast Overview
The confirmed cast for *Please* includes Lola Tung, Gracie Abrams, Tom Burke, Connor Storrie, and David Jonsson. While the narrative details remain under wraps, the ensemble brings together talent from television drama and indie cinema.
Data & Statistics
As of the July 2026 announcement, five actors have been confirmed for *Please*: Lola Tung, Gracie Abrams, Tom Burke, Connor Storrie, and David Jonsson. The film marks the third writer-director collaboration between Halina Reijn and A24. Tung’s recent filmography includes four credited projects: *Forbidden Fruits*, *Chasing Summer*, *The Young People*, and the concluding *The Summer I Turned Pretty* feature.
Upcoming Schedule and Outlook
A24 has not disclosed a release date for *Please*. Tung continues to film the feature continuation of *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, which will bring the story to its conclusion. The addition of Tung to *Please* adds to the film’s profile within A24’s slate of anticipated releases, positioning the project alongside the studio’s recent genre-focused offerings.
Impact and Anticipation
The addition of Tung further strengthens the film’s ensemble cast, and A24 has highlighted *Please* as one of its most anticipated upcoming productions. The combined creative track record of Reijn and the cast contributes to the project’s high profile.
