News - Abigail Cowen Discusses 'Every Year After' and Fan Expectations

Abigail Cowen, known for her role in 'Every Year After', shares her thoughts on the pressure to replicate the success of Prime Video's 'Off Campus'. In a revealing podcast interview with Tommy DiDario, Cowen, who portrays Delilah, opened up about the challenges faced in adapting beloved book series to television. She acknowledged the immense effort required to stay true to the fan-favorite material while expanding its reach to new audiences. Drawing upon her own experiences as a fan of book adaptations, Cowen expressed the delicate balance between honoring the source material and creatively evolving characters for the screen. 'You want to do it justice, and there's a deeper responsibility to the fans,' she noted. Her portrayal brings new dimensions to her character, a process she described as both rewarding and daunting. Every Year After, an adaptation of Carley Fortune's 'Every Summer After', centers on Percy and her connections with the Florek brothers, adding fresh narratives and unexpected plot twists to keep viewers engaged. Cowen emphasized understanding that adaptations inherently transform characters and storylines, which requires creative liberties to ensure the story resonates visually. Carley Fortune, the original author, recently mentioned her hopes for future seasons, emphasizing the show's potential to further explore the intricate dynamics introduced in the first season. The finale lays the groundwork for continuation with a nod to Fortune’s follow-up, 'One Golden Summer'. The series, already sparking conversations among avid readers and viewers, is available for streaming on Prime Video.