Sunshine Girls is heading to Netflix, with all 10 episodes of Season 1, Part 1 scheduled to premiere on December 15. The series comes from digital studio Brat TV and was picked up by the streamer in August, months after filming concluded.
The story follows Olivia, who moves from New York City to the California suburb of Valley Hills after her parents separate. At Valley High, she meets Taylor, a horse enthusiast, and Riley, an influencer. As the three navigate freshman year, they face new friendships, first kisses, false starts and family drama while trying to find their place together.
Alma Marian leads the cast as Olivia, alongside Isabella Fowler as Taylor and Erin Rose Park as Riley. The cast also includes Richard Flippo as Nick, Cal Tolentino as Milo, Dylan Kate as Becca, Andrew Ozuna as Jordan, Trevor Van Uden as Mr Nelson, Sara Quiriconi as Stephanie and Nora Novak as Tabitha.
Supporting and recurring roles include PresLee Faith as Bethany, Kaido Roberts as Alfie, Kylie Castillo as May, Nina Castillo as June, Kenzie Yolles as Caitlin, Kheris Rogers as Kiana, Deja Clark as Mia, Lisi German as Maddy Sullivan, Marcus Johnson as Carter and Alli Ingram as Veronica.
The actors have highlighted the show’s focus on teenage friendship. Isabella Fowler said the series explores the ups and downs of the first friendships formed in high school, while Alma Marian described the cast’s experience on set and said she was looking forward to audiences meeting Olivia and the other characters.
Erin Rose Park called Riley bubbly and witty, and Kaido Roberts described joining the project as a dream come true. Deja Clark said appearing in a Netflix series felt surreal, while PresLee Faith noted that Sunshine Girls marks her first acting role.
Netflix has also unveiled three first-look photos ahead of the December 15 premiere.
Sources: Just Jared.