Legacy Continues: New & Old Faces in ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ 2025

In 2025, the latest installment of the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” series will be released, marking a return after 27 years from its last cinema debut and four years following an unsuccessful TV adaptation. This new movie isn’t disregarding the previous cinematic versions but instead introduces a fresh set of characters who find themselves in a remarkably familiar predicament.

In the upcoming sequel to “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” a band of five friends conceal their guilt following a lethal car crash. To dodge the repercussions of their actions, they swear an oath of silence. But a year on, a sinister figure disguised as a fisherman starts hunting them individually to force them to confront their past mistakes – prompting them to seek assistance from the two survivors of the 1997 Southport Massacre, as they find themselves entangled in a chilling echo of history that unites old and new characters.

Actor Character
Jennifer Love Hewitt Julie James
Freddie Prinze Jr Ray Bronson
Madelyn Cline Danica
Chase Sui Wonders Eva
Jonah Hauer-King Unknown
Tyriq Withers Unknown
Sarah Pidgeon Unknown

Jennifer Love Hewitt as Julie James

Date of Birth: February 21, 1979

  • Active Since: 1989

As a seasoned movie critic hailing from the heart of Texas, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Jennifer Love Hewitt’s impressive acting journey unfold. Her big break came when she was handpicked to play Sarah in the captivating teen drama “Party of Five”. Before this pivotal role, she graced our screens with her presence on shows such as “Shaky Ground”, “The Byrds of Paradise”, and “McKenna”. In the realm of television, she’s left an indelible mark with projects like “Ghost Whisperer”, the compelling TV movie and series “The Client List”, “Criminal Minds”, and the current hit show “9-1-1”.

As I stepped onto the silver screen, my life transformed when I was chosen to portray Julie in “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” This role catapulted me into fame and soon after, I found myself starring in the romantic comedy “Can’t Hardly Wait” the very next year. I even had the opportunity to reprise my role as Julie in “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.” Some other memorable film projects that I’ve been a part of include “The Tuxedo,” “Garfield: The Movie,” and “Tropic Thunder.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
Party of Five 1995
I Know What You Did Last Summer 1997
Can’t Hardly Wait 1998
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer 1998
Garfield: The Movie 2004
Ghost Whisperer 2005
Tropic Thunder 2008
The Client List 2010
The Client List 2012
Criminal Minds 2014
9-1-1 2018

Character: Julie James is among the rare few who survived the 1997 Southport massacre (and a select few who made it through the 1998 Bahamas massacre). Over the years, her marriage to Ray has experienced its share of ups and downs. As if that weren’t enough, she will soon be called upon to aid new characters in their confrontation with a ruthless fisherman suspected of murder.

Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson

Date of Birth: March 8, 1976

  • Active Since: 1995

Freddie Prinze Jr. hails from Los Angeles, California, where he was born to the well-known comedian Freddie Prinze. His acting career commenced on television with a minor role in the sitcom “Family Matters” back in 1995. Making his cinematic debut in 1996 with the romantic fantasy film “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday”, he gained significant recognition by portraying Ray Bronson in “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and its sequel. During the 1990s and 2000s, Prinze Jr. became a teen idol, starring in movies like “She’s All That”, “Down to You”, “Summer Catch”, “Scooby-Doo”, and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed”.

On television, Prinze Jr.’s career has shown a broad range. He initially made a one-time appearance on “Friends” as “manny” Sandy. Following this, he starred in the sitcom “Freddie,” back in 2005. Later on, Prinze Jr. took up writing for “WWE SmackDown.” He also played Cole Ortiz in “24,” voiced Janan Jarrus in “Star Wars Rebels,” portrayed Travis in the 2021 reboot of “Punky Brewster,” and hosted “WWE Rivals.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
Family Matters 1995
I Know What You Did Last Summer 1997
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer 1998
She’s All That 1999
Down to You 2000
Summer Catch 2001
Scooby-Doo 2002
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed 2004
Freddie 2005
21 2010
Star Wars Rebels 2014
Punky Brewster 2021
WWE Rivals 2022

Character: Ray Bronson, having survived both the 1997 Southport massacre and the 1998 Bahamas massacre (alongside Julie and Karla), now serves as a grim reminder to the residents of Southport that the ordeals faced by the latest characters are not unique – they have already experienced such horrors once before.

Madelyn Cline as Danica

Date of Birth: December 21, 1997

  • Active Since: 2009

Actor: Originating from Goose Creek, South Carolina, Madelyn Cline made her way into the acting scene with minor roles in films like “Boy Erased” and TV shows such as “Vice Principals,” “The Originals,” and “Stranger Things.” However, it was her role as Sarah in Outer Banks that truly catapulted her to stardom. On the silver screen, Cline’s most significant performance thus far has been as Whiskey in Rian Johnson’s movie, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In 2025, she can be seen as Danica in “I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
Boy Erased 2018
Outer Banks 2020
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022

Character: Danica is among the group of five friends who were part of the incident that eventually led to the Southport murder series in 2025.

Chase Sui Wonders as Eva

Date of Birth: May 21, 1996

  • Active Since: 2009

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Chase Sui Wonders launched her career with the self-penned, directed, and acted film “A Trivial Exclusion.” However, it was in 2021 when she landed a significant role as Riley in the comedy-drama TV series “Generation” that truly propelled her to fame. In 2023, she portrayed Samanta Cicciaro in the crime drama TV series “City on Fire” and Nikki in the comedy-drama “Bupkis.” The following year, she was cast as Quinn in “The Studio.” In film, Wonders is best known for her performance as Emma in the black comedy horror movie “Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
Generation 2021
Bodies Bodies Bodies 2022
City on Fire 2023
Bupkis 2023
The Studio 2025

Character: Eva is a friend of Danica, making her one of the five individuals directly linked to the car crash incident that initiates the film’s plot.

Jonah Hauer-King

Date of Birth: May 30, 1995

  • Active Since: 2014

Actor: Jonah Hauer-King hails from Islington, London. He started his career on the big screen with the 2017 British drama The Last Photograph and on television in the drama miniseries Howards End the same year. This was followed by a role as Laurie in Little Women. Hauer-King gained widespread recognition when he landed the part of Prince Eric in the 2023 live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Some other notable projects include the TV series The Flatshare, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, and Hauer-King made a significant impact with his role in Doctor Who.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
Howards End 2017
The Flatshare 2022
The Little Mermaid 2023
The Tattooist of Auschwitz 2024
Doctor Who 2025

Character: Jonah Hauer-King portrays one of Danica and Eva’s companions, who, similar to them, becomes embroiled in the incident.

Tyriq Withers

Date of Birth: July 15, 1998

  • Active Since: 2021

As a passionate cinephile, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the remarkable journey of Tyriq Withers in the world of cinema. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, this talented actor made his debut on the small screen with a supporting role in ‘Legacies’. In 2021, he stole the limelight as Connor in the comedy-drama series ‘The Game’. The following year, he graced our screens as Aaron in an episode of ‘Atlanta’ and landed the role of Tim in ‘Tell Me Lies’. On the silver screen, Withers showcased his versatility by portraying Rock in ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’, and more recently, he starred as Cameron in the chilling 2025 sports horror movie ‘Him’.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
The Game 2021
Atlanta 2022
Tell Me Lies 2022
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead 2024
Him 2025

Character: Withers’ character is one of the five friends who decide to cover up their crime.

Sarah Pidgeon

Date of Birth: unknown

  • Active Since: 2014

Sarah Pidgeon hails from Michigan. She first stepped into acting with a role in the 2014 short film titled “Nowhere I’d Rather Be.” In the year 2018, she appeared in a minor role for the mystery thriller TV series “One Dollar.” In 2020, she was given the part of Leah Rilke in the drama TV series “The Wilds,” and in 2023, she portrayed young Clare in “Tiny Beautiful Things.” On the big screen, she took on the roles of Maeve in “Lazareth” and Val in “The Friend.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Year
The Wilds 2020
Tiny Beautiful Things 2023
Lazareth 2024
The Friend 2024

Character: Pidgeon’s character is part of the core group of five friends.

I Know What You Did Last Summer Supporting Cast & Characters

Meet The Rest Of The Cast Of I Know What You Did Last Summer

Lola Tung is recognized for her roles, including Belly in “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and her exceptional stage performances have gained attention.

Gabriette Bechtel primarily gained recognition through her career in music and modeling. In the 2025 comedy film “Idiotka,” she portrayed the character Veronique.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez debuted on “General Hospital” as Spencer in 2021, but it was his portrayal of Lyle Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” that brought him widespread recognition. He also played Father Charlie Mayhew in the series “Grotesquerie”.

Billy Campbell is well-known for his roles in films like “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” “Enough,” “Troll,” “Narvik,” and television series such as “Moon Over Miami,” “Once and Again,” “The O.C.,” “The 4400,” “Helix,” “Cardinal,” and “The Rocketeer.

Austin Nichols is well-known for appearing in films like “Holiday in the Sun,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” “Wimbledon,” “LOL,” and “The Six Triple Eight,” as well as TV series such as “Pasadena,” “John from Cincinnati,” “One Tree Hill,” “Ray Donovan,” and “The Walking Dead.

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