Breakout Stars
A Deep Dive Into ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Breakout Tanner Zagarino’s Love Life, Career & More
If you think Jeremiah’s fraternity brother, Redbird, looks familiar, you’re not alone.
This season, The Summer I Turned Pretty introduced seven new regulars and recurring characters. One such character, Redbird, a dude bro, video-gaming member of the same frat as Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), has quickly become a fan favorite. From fan theories to potential ‘ships, everyone is dying to know how the new character fits into the teen drama’s storyline.
With little known about his character’s impact on The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s romantic endgame, including whether the character was introduced as a potential love interest for Jeremiah, Tanner Zagarino has rapidly risen to breakout star status.
Scroll to find out more about the Redbird actor, including where he is from, who he is dating, and where you have seen him before.
Where is Tanner Zagarino from?
Zagarino was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. The Summer I Turned Pretty star shows strong allegiance to his home state, using the toothy grin on his California driver’s license as his Instagram profile picture. The actor is also involved with the clothing company Valley Mentality: “LA’s San Fernando Valley is home to an eclectic bunch of people, each striving for their own suburban Hollywood dream.”
Who is Tanner Zagarino dating?
Zagarino is dating Marissa Long, a model from Los Angeles. The couple has been publicly dating since they hard-launched their relationship on Instagram around Zagarino’s birthday in October 2021. Long frequently posts on TikTok and Instagram about her love for Zagarino, and her adoration for his new character on The Summer I Turned Pretty.
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On the day of The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Season 3 launch, Long posted with Zagarino from the fan event in Bryant Park, sharing, “Becoming a mini social media manager and sharing all the goods from this – what a night for @the summer i turned pretty !! 10,000 people on the lawn in NYC to celebrate 💛.”
@marissaggracee Becoming a mini social media manager and sharing all the goods from this – what a night for @the summer i turned pretty !! 10,000 people on the lawn in NYC to celebrate 💛 #thesummeriturnedpretty #bryantpark #redbirdtsitp #teamconrad #teamjeremiah #teambelly #tsitp #tsitpseason3 #tsitpcast @Tanner Zagarino ♬ Empire State Of Mind – JAY-Z
How does Tanner Zagarino know Dylan Sprouse?
Finch College is a little far from The Tipton in Boston, but that doesn’t mean that the 26-year-old and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody actor Dylan Sprouse are strangers. Eagle-eyed fans may have noticed that Zagarino appears in Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin‘s 2023 wedding pictures as one of Sprouse’s groomsmen. As it turns out, Sprouse and Zagarino first met during the filming of the action film Aftermath back in 2022.
What has Tanner Zagarino been in before The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Zagarino is no stranger to the screen, banking multiple credits leading up to his recurring role in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Before his role as Redbird in the Jenny Han teen drama, Zagarino played Tango in Aftermath, Hardy Harharkington in The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie, and made a guest appearance as Donovan in 9-1-1: Lone Star. Most recently, Zagarino joined the cast of Jason Segel‘s Apple TV+ comedy Shrinking.
Who does Tanner Zagarino play in Shrinking?
Zagarino plays Dylan in Shrinking. Zagarino’s character was first introduced in Season 2 as a love interest for Jimmy’s daughter, Alice, (Lukita Maxwell). Shrinking fans may remember Dylan as “Fully Grown Dude Face,” the 17-year-old who shows up in Jimmy’s kitchen looking like a full adult before taking Alice to the school dance.
The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3, Wednesdays, Prime Video
