India, Aug. 9 -- The third season of Cruel Summer is currently in development, as per a Variety report. Hulu and Freeform are in talks for a new season. Olivia Holt, who was part of the drama's first installment is expected to return for Cruel Summer Season 3. The news comes after Freeform had canceled the show in 2023. Michelle Purple and Jessica Biel are set to be executive producers for the show once again through Iron Ocean.

Holt is set to reprise her role as Kate Wallis for the third installment. Lionsgate TV will be the studio, while Cori Uchida and Adam Lash are going to be the executive producers and showrunners.

The first season centered around the disappearance of Wallis (Olivia Holt). The nerdy Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia...