Love, Victor

Love, Victor is an American romantic comedy series created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, based on the 2018 movie adaptation, Love, Simon from Becky Albertalli novel, Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda. It premiered on Hulu on June 17, 2020.

On August 2020, Hulu renewed the series for a second season,^[2] that premiered on June 11, 2021.^[3] On July 2021, it was renewed for a third season,^[4] and on February 8, 2022, it was announced that it would be the last season.^[5]

Synopsis

Season 1

The series follows Victor, a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city and exploring his sexual orientation. When it all seems too much, he reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.

Season 2

The popular teen dramedy returns as season two finds a newly out-of-the-closet Victor entering his junior year at Creekwood High. But being out brings with it new challenges as Victor faces a family struggling with his revelation, a heartbroken ex-girlfriend in Mia, and the difficulties of being an openly gay star athlete — all while navigating the excitement of his relationship with Benji.

Season 3

This season finds Victor going on a journey of self-discovery — not only deciding who he wants to be with, but more broadly, who he wants to be. With their post-high-school-plans looming, Victor and his friends are faced with a new set of problems that they must work through to make the best choices for their futures.^[6]

Cast

Main Cast

Michael Cimino as Victor Salazar (season 1-3)
Rachel Naomi Hilson as Mia Brooks (season 1-3)
Anthony Turpel as Felix (season 1-3)
Bebe Wood as Lake Meriwether (season 1-3)
Mason Gooding as Andrew (season 1-3)
George Sear as Benji (season 1-3)
Isabella Ferreira as Pilar Salazar (season 1-3)
Mateo Fernandez as Adrian Salazar (season 1-3)
James Martinez as Armando Salazar (season 1-3)
Ana Ortiz as Isabel Salazar (season 1-3)
Anthony Keyvan as Rahim (season 3, guest starring in season 2)
Ava Capri as Lucy (season 3, guest starring in season 2)

Guest Starring

Nick Robinson as Simon Spier (season 1-2)
Andy Richter as Coach Ford (season 1-2)
Natasha Rothwell as Ms. Albright (season 1)
Beth Littleford as Sarah (season 1-2)
Lukas Gage as Derek (season 1-2)
Leslie Grossman as Georgina Meriwether (season 1-2)
Mekhi Phifer as Harold Brooks (season 1-2)
Sophia Bush as Veronica (season 1-2)
Abigail Killmeier as Wendy (season 1-2)
Terri Hoyos as Natalia Salazar (season 1)
Juan Carlos Cantu as Tito Salazar (season 1)
Ali Wong as Ms. Thomas (season 1)
Phil Reeves as Wally (season 1)
Keiynan Lonsdale as Bram (season 1)
Tommy Dorfman as Justin (season 1)
Katya Zamolodchikova as Katya Zamolodchikova (season 1)
Betsy Brandt as Dawn (season 2)
Daniel Croix as Tyler (season 2)
Jack Kehler as The Landlord (season 2)
Joshua Duhamel as Jack Spier (season 2)
Kevin Rahm as Mr. Campbell (season 2)
Julie Benz as Shelby (season 2)
Sean O'Bryan as Father Lawrence (season 2)
Ben J. Pierce as Mylo (season 2)
Embeth Davidtz as Ms. Campbell (season 2)
Nicholas Hamilton as Charlie (season 2)

Co-Starring

AJ Carr as Teddy (season 1-2)
Charlie Hall as Kieran (season 1-2)
Kayla Divenere as Jenny (season 1-2)
Steven Heisler as Roger (season 1)
River Gallo as Kim (season 1)
Friday Chamberlain as Ivy (season 1)
Jason Collins as himself (season 1)
Will Drop as Wyatt (season 2)
Evee Bui as Nicole (season 2)
Sonia Mena as Lisa (season 2)
Carlie Hanson as Coryn (season 2)
David J. Castillo as Stevie (season 2)
Crystal Coney as Social Worker (season 2)^[7]
Danell Leyva as Hank (season 2)^[8]

Episodes

Season 1

Welcome to Creekwood

1.01 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Victor arrives at Creekwood a year after the events of LOVE, SIMON excited to start his new life.

Stoplight Party

1.02 | June 17, 2020

Premise

After news of his Ferris wheel ride with Mia, Victor has an unexpected brush with popularity.

Battle of the Bands

1.03 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Determined to figure out his feelings, Victor asks Mia out on their first real date.

The Truth Hurts

1.04 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Victor and Pilar get to the bottom of what happened between Roger and their mom back in Texas.

Sweet Sixteen

1.05 | June 17, 2020

Premise

With tensions high at home, Victor lets his family throw him a birthday party.

Creekwood Nights

1.06 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Victor is nervous when Mia says she wants to take their relationship to the next level.

What Happens In Willacoochee...

1.07 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Victor and Benji go on an unexpected road trip out of town.

Boys' Trip

1.08 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Victor goes to visit Simon and see what it looks like to be out in New York.

Who the Hell is B?

1.09 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Back in Atlanta, Victor starts to open up to his friends about what he's been feeling.

Spring Fling

1.10 | June 17, 2020

Premise

Determined to give Mia one last perfect night, Victor takes her to the Spring Fling.

Season 2

Perfect Summer Bubble

2.01 | June 11, 2021

Premise

As summer break comes to an end, Victor grapples with his family's reaction to his coming out.

Day One, Take Two

2.02 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Back at school, Victor starts to lose his nerve about telling everyone he and Benji are a couple.

There's No Gay in Team

2.03 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Now out at Creekwood, Victor faces some unexpected resistance from his basketball teammates.

The Sex Cabin

2.04 | June 11, 2021

Premise

On a weekend getaway, Victor and Benji hope to take their relationship to the next level.

Gay Gay

2.05 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Victor feels unsure of his place at Creekwood after quitting the basketball team.

Sincerely, Rahim

2.06 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Pilar's new friend Rahim reaches out to Victor for guidance. Victor and Isabel reach a boiling point.

Table for Four

2.07 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Victor discovers a surprising secret Benji's been keeping.

The Morning After

2.08 | June 11, 2021

Premise

After a confrontation with Isabel, tensions rise with Benji and Victor. Mia learns troubling news.

Victor's Day Off

2.09 | June 11, 2021

Premise

Feeling overwhelmed by his troubles, Victor cuts school with Rahim to let off steam.

Close Your Eyes

2.10 | June 11, 2021

Premise

At Harold's Wedding, Mia makes a bold decision, while Victor and Felix consider their futures.

Season 3

It's You

3.01 | June 15, 2022

Premise

Fast Times at Creekwood High

3.02 | June 15, 2022

Premise

The Setup

3.03 | June 15, 2022

Premise

You Up?

3.04 | June 15, 2022

Premise

Lucas & Diego

3.05 | June 15, 2022

Premise

Agent of Chaos

3.06 | June 15, 2022

Premise

The Gay Award

3.07 | June 15, 2022

Premise

Brave

3.08 | June 15, 2022

Premise

Production

Development

In April 2019, Disney+ gave the 20th Century Fox Television–produced show based on the film Love, Simon a straight-to-series order, with the writers of the original movie, Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, attached as showrunners.^[9] The show would focus on brand new characters and would be set in the same world as the movie.

“	"Love, Simon is a powerful story embraced by critics and audiences alike for its universal messages of authenticity, love, and acceptance. We are honored to partner with the talented team at 20th Century Fox Television to bring this new chapter of a beloved story to Disney+, continuing the personal and uplifting narrative that captivated fans of the original film."	”
—Agnes Chu (SVP content, Disney+)^[10]

In February 2020, the series was retitled Love, Victor and moved to Hulu, with a scheduled premiere date in June 2020, making it the second series after High Fidelity to move from Disney+ to Hulu.^[11] In April 2020, it was announced that the series was scheduled to premiere on June 19, 2020.^[12]

On June 10, 2020, the premiere date was moved up to June 17, 2020, to give Juneteenth its own day in the spotlight.^[13]

On August 7, 2020, Hulu renewed the series for a second season.^[2] The table read for season 2 started on October 13, 2020.^[14] The second season premiered on June 11, 2021.^[3]

On July 30, 2021, Hulu renewed the series for a third season.^[4] and on February 8, 2022, it was announced that it would be the final season, along with a premiere date scheduled for June 15, 2022.^[5]

Casting

In June 2019, Ana Ortiz was cast as Isabel.^[15] In mid-August, the series' full cast was announced, with Michael Cimino as the lead, Victor. Also announced were James Martinez as Armando, Isabella Ferreira as Pilar, Mateo Fernandez as Adrian, Johnny Sequoyah as Mia, Bebe Wood as Lake, George Sear as Benji, Anthony Turpel as Felix, and Mason Gooding as Andrew. It was also announced that Nick Robinson, who starred in the film, would produce and narrate the series. ^[16] Later that month, it was reported that Rachel Hilson had been cast as Mia, replacing Sequoyah. The recast was made in order to take the character in a new creative direction.^[17] On October 23, 2019, it was also announced that Sophia Bush had been cast as Veronica, Mia’s father’s new girlfriend.^[18]

On November 2, 2020, it was reported that Betsy Brandt had been cast for season 2 as Dawn, Felix's mother, who struggles with mental health issues.^[19] On November 13, 2020, was reported that Ava Capri and Anthony Keyvan would be joining season 2^[20] and on February 28, 2021, it was revealed that Sean O'Bryan would be playing a new character, Father Lawrence.^[21]

On March 3, 2022, it was reported that Nico Greetham had joined the series the third season as Nick, a new friend Victor meets at church.^[22]

Filming

Filming began in August 2019, in Los Angeles, with Amy York Rubin directing the first episode.^[16] Filming for the second season began on November 9, 2020,^[23] and concluded on March 14, 2021.^[24] Filming for the third season began on November 8, 2021,^[25] and concluded on February 12, 2022.^[26]