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, that premiered on June 11, 2021. On July 2021, it was renewed for a third season, and on February 8, 2022, it was announced that it would be the last season.

## 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.*
## 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)
* Danell Leyva as Hank (season 2)

## 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. The show would focus on brand new characters and would be set in the same world as the movie.

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. In April 2020, it was announced that the series was scheduled to premiere on June 19, 2020.

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

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

On July 30, 2021, Hulu renewed the series for a third season. 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.

### Casting

In June 2019, Ana Ortiz was cast as Isabel. 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.
 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. On October 23, 2019, it was also announced that Sophia Bush had been cast as Veronica, Mia’s father’s new girlfriend.

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. On November 13, 2020, was reported that Ava Capri and Anthony Keyvan would be joining season 2 and on February 28, 2021, it was revealed that Sean O'Bryan would be playing a new character, Father Lawrence.

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.

### Filming

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

## Soundtracks

### Season 1

The soundtrack EP for the first season, featuring three new songs by LGBT artists and all co-written by Leland, was released on June 19, 2020, by Hollywood Records.

### Season 2

The soundtrack for the second season, featuring 8 original songs by artists within the LGBTQIA+ community and all co-written and co-produced by singer/songwriter Leland, was released on June 11, 2021, by Hollywood Records.

### Season 3

The soundtrack for the third season, featuring 3 original songs by artists within the LGBTQIA+ community and all co-written and co-produced by singer/songwriter Brett McLaughlin (aka Leland), as well as a cover of Yazoo's «Only You» performed by Jonah Mutono, was released on June 15, 2022, by Hollywood Records.

## Gallery

* Posters
* Videos

**Season 3**

**Season 2**

**Season 1**
Poster dated June 19Poster dated June 17

**Season 3**
Love, Victor Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu & Disney+
**Season 2**
Love, Victor Season 2 Official Trailer - Hulu OriginalNo Interruptions - Love, VictorNo Interruptions PromoVictor Leaves a Message for Simon - Love, VictorVictor Leaves a Message for Simon clip
**Season 1**
Love, Victor BTS FeaturetteBTS FeaturetteNever Have I Ever - Love, VictorThe cast plays Never Have I EverLove, Victor - Trailer (Official) • A Hulu OriginalLove, Victor - First Look • A Hulu OriginalLove, Victor - Season 1 Bloopers • A Hulu Original
## References

1. ↑ All episodes of #LoveVictor will be coming to @hulu and @disneyplus on June 15.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Love, Victor Renewed for Season 2
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hulu Sets Return Dates For 'Shrill', 'Love, Victor'
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 ‘Love, Victor’ Renewed for Season 3 at Hulu
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 the gang is back one more time. 💙 the third and final season of #lovevictor drops June 15 on @hulu.
6. ↑ Love, Victor | Hulu
7. ↑ *Sincerely, Rahim*
8. ↑ *The Morning After*
9. ↑ 'Love, Simon' TV Series a Go at Disney+
10. ↑ 'Love, Simon' TV Series For Disney+ Announces Lead Role
11. ↑ 'Love, Simon' Spinoff Series 'Love, Victor' Moves From Disney+ To Hulu, Sets Launch & Opens Season 2 Writers Room
12. ↑ *Love, Victor*: Hulu Sets Premiere Date, Releases First Sneak Peek — Watch
13. ↑ Hulu Shifts *Love, Victor* & *Taste the Nation* Premieres In Observance Of Juneteenth
14. ↑ @lovevictorhulu season two we do table reads without a table. - Isaac Apataker via Instagram
15. ↑ 'Love, Simon': Ana Ortiz To Star In Disney+ Series
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 'Love, Simon': Michael Cimino Leads Cast Of Disney+ Series
17. ↑ 'Love, Simon': Rachel Naomi Hilson Joins Disney+ Series In Recasting
18. ↑ Bush Joins 'Love, Simon' Disney+ Series In Recurring Role
19. ↑ Betsy Brandt Joins *Love, Victor* As Recurring For Season 2 Of Hulu Series
20. ↑ Ava Capri & Anthony Keyvan Join ‘Love, Victor’ As Recurring For Season 2 Of Hulu Series
21. ↑ Tweet from love, victor updates (@lovevictornews)
22. ↑ ‘Love, Victor’: Nico Greetham Boards Hulu Series’ Final Season
23. ↑ ‘Love, Victor’ Season 2 Begins Production
24. ↑ Season 2 for Love, Victor has officially wrapped production!
25. ↑ ‘Love, Victor’ Season 3 Begins Filming
26. ↑ Love, Victor has officially finished filming (via iaptaker on ig)
27. ↑ Disney Rolls Out ‘Love, Victor’ EP Featuring Isaac Dunbar
28. ↑ Tracklist reveal! Take a at the soundtrack to the new season of @LoveVictorHulu, available tomorrow! #LoveVictor returns tomorrow for Season 2, only on @Hulu. - Hollywood Records via Twitter
29. ↑ Hollywood Records to Release ‘Love, Victor’ Season 2 Soundtrack
30. ↑ Love, Victor‘s Season 2 Soundtrack Includes 8 Original Songs
31. ↑ ‘Love, Victor': All of Season 2’s Original Soundtrack Moments Ranked
32. ↑ ‘Love, Victor’ Season 3 Soundtrack EP Released

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