Full Breakdown
New Dramedy “The Summer They Came” Moves Into Post-Production
8/22/2026, 1:04:20 AM
Film Announcement and Core Details
An exclusive report confirms that the LGBTQ+-focused dramedy The Summer They Came is now in post-production. The seaside story, set in a struggling Rhode Island town that unexpectedly becomes a summer destination for thousands of visitors, blends humor, romance and personal transformation. The film adapts William Storandt’s novel of the same name.
Production Background
Writer and executive producer Nick Wauters has spent nearly two decades shepherding the project. America Young directs, while principal photography took place this summer in New Milford, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. Production is overseen by Man on the Moon Productions, with co-producers from Curation Entertainment and additional producers D.B. Levin, Derek Caldwell, Jonathan Carkeek and Greg Weiss.
Cast and Crew Highlights
The ensemble features:
- Terrence Terrell – known for *Giants* (represented by Insurge-Ent and Framework Entertainment)
- Jayne Taini – of *Station 19* (SDB Partners, The Zachary Co)
- Sachin Bhatt – from *The Company You Keep* (Pakula/King & Associates, Prime Talent Media)
- Mario Cantone – recognized for *Sex and the City* (Insurge-Ent)
- William Sadler – famed for *The Shawshank Redemption* (Insurge-Ent)
Official Statements & Responses
Wauters described the film as a long-standing passion project, emphasizing its “joyful, romantic and unapologetically crowd-pleasing” tone. He highlighted the narrative’s focus on community change and personal growth, noting that the story has been in development for almost twenty years.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is a story I’ve been wanting to turn into a movie for almost twenty years,” — Nick Wauters, writer and executive
The upcoming release promises to spotlight a vibrant, inclusive summer narrative while showcasing a notable cast and a director eager to bring the novel’s vision to the screen.
