‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Christopher Briney Joins ‘Hacks’ Final Season – See First-Look Photo From Set

Christopher Briney

Young heartthrob Christopher Briney, best known for his starring role in Prime Video’s hit series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and 2024 film “Mean Girls,” was revealed to be joining the final season of “Hacks.” Get the scoop on the show’s fifth and final season and check out a behind-the-scenes photo of a tattooed Briney on set.


Briney Moves From ‘Cousins Beach’ to Las Vegas

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Lola Tung and Christopher Briney attend the “L’Ete Où Je Suis Devenue Jolie” at Shangri-La Hotel on September 17, 2025 in Paris, France.

On October 9, it was revealed that Briney would be joining the cast of “Hacks.” This will be Briney’s first role following the third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” After his portrayal of love interest Conrad Fisher was met with praise, especially the nuanced performance he put on this last season, fans of the actor are excited to see how he decides to take on this new character.

Briney will be reprising his role in the forthcoming “The Summer I Turned Pretty” movie, which will wrap up the beloved series.


Who Will Briney Be Playing on “Hacks”?

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Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart, winners of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for “Hacks,” pose in the press room during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Emmy-winning HBO Max series “Hacks” is a dark comedy that revolves around a pair of women whose love for comedy spans across their generational gap. Legendary stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a young, entitled comedy writer, navigate their complex relationship with one another as well as the entertainment industry.

HBO Max has yet to share who Briney will be playing in Season 5, but a behind-the-scenes photo was released on October 9. This photo shows Briney’s character dressed in a mostly unbuttoned silk shirt to show off his character’s tattoos. Vance is sporting a similarly ornate shirt and matching grin with Briney’s arm thrown around her waist.

Season 5 of “Hacks” is currently in production and will premiere in 2026.


First Look at Briney in Season 5

Check out the first photo from set, posted to the HBO Max official Instagram account on October 9 with the caption “anon pls,” leaving “Hacks” fans completely in the dark about what’s to come in the much anticipated final season.

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