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When it came to adapting the series for the screen, Han, who serves as co-showrunner, knew it wouldn't be an easy task.
"I think perhaps if I was writing the novel today, I may have made that choice because I think that he's always been a character, to me, that is really at ease with himself, really comfortable in his own skin, and openminded and open to exploration," Han Since he's much more present in the show, Steven has an expanded role, including a romance of his own, more scenes with Conrad and Jeremiah, and some added drama too.In the book, Belly's friend Taylor is mentioned, but only in the context of flashbacks. While Taylor visits Cousins Beach in the series, the trip happens back when they were kids, not during the present timeline.
"It's also about female friendship and we really see that with Laurel and Beck and this friendship that they have nurtured over decades. I was excited to tell that story because I think that we don’t as often see the parents on teen shows having their own lives. And their lives seem to be just as complicated as Belly's with adult challenges and obstacles to overcome," Han told
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