Christopher Briney is an American actor best known for playing Conrad Fisher in Amazon Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty and Aaron Samuels in the 2024 musical film Mean Girls. His credits also include a feature debut, several short films, an Off-Broadway role and a number of upcoming projects.
Recent reports describe a role in the fifth season of the comedy Hacks and a lead part in Clashing Through the Snow, a holiday romantic comedy listed for 2026. Some details remain uncertain, and reports differ on several points.
The sections below set out each credit, its role and its status, with notes where sources disagree.
Which TV shows has Christopher Briney appeared in?
Best-known TV role
Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty, a Prime Video series that ran from 2022 to 2025.
Latest casting report
Nico Hayes in Hacks Season 5, reported on .
Key film role
Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls (2024), a Paramount release.
Upcoming title
Ryan Mitchell in Clashing Through the Snow (2026), with a reported release date of 23 November 2026.
- Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty is the role most often associated with him.
- The series ran for 26 episodes across three seasons, and the third is described as its final season.
- Reports describe a role as Nico Hayes in Hacks Season 5, a rock star who forms a romance with Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart.
- The 2024 Mean Girls leads his film work in the credits listed here.
- No reliable report supports a fourth season of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
- Several 2026 titles are listed or announced, but their release details are not fully confirmed.
| Title | Type | Role | Year | Status | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Summer I Turned Pretty | TV series (Prime Video) | Conrad Fisher | 2022–2025 | Three seasons, 26 episodes; third season described as final | Reference database and entertainment news |
| Hacks | TV series (HBO Max) | Nico Hayes | Season 5, 2026 | Casting reported October 2025; two episodes listed | Trade press |
| Mean Girls | Film (Paramount) | Aaron Samuels | 2024 | Released | Reference database |
| Dalíland | Film | James Linton | 2022 | Feature film debut | Reference database and encyclopaedia |
| The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie | Film | Conrad Fisher | To be announced | In development; no release date announced | Trade press |
| Clashing Through the Snow | Film (Prime Video) | Ryan Mitchell | 2026 | Release reportedly set for 23 November 2026 | Entertainment news |
| The Julia Set | Film | Pascal | 2026 | Premiere reports conflict | Reference database |
| Dilaria | Stage (Off-Broadway) | Noah | 2025 | Off-Broadway debut at DR2 Theatre, New York | Encyclopaedia and profile pages |
What role does he play in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Briney plays Conrad Fisher, the main role in the Prime Video series, which ran from 2022 to 2025. Listings on IMDb credit him in the lead across the three seasons.
Yahoo Canada reported that the third and final season drew more than 70 million viewers worldwide, which is the most widely cited audience figure for the series in the available sources.
What is his role in Hacks Season 5?
Briney is reported to play Nico Hayes, an up-and-coming rock star and new artist in residence who forms a romance with Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart. Deadline and Variety reported the casting in October 2025.
Sources differ on how large the part is. Some describe a guest appearance, while others describe a recurring role. TVmaze lists episodes dated 23 April and 21 May 2026, but no firm release date has been confirmed.
Which movies has Christopher Briney appeared in?
His feature film work began with Dalíland in 2022 and includes a studio musical adaptation, Mean Girls, in 2024.
What is his role in Mean Girls (2024)?
Briney plays Aaron Samuels, Regina George’s ex and Cady Heron’s love interest, in the Paramount musical film adaptation. Filmography listings also note Tina Fey’s involvement in the production.
For the full cast of the 2024 film, see Mean Girls Cast – Who Plays Who in 2024 and 2004 Films.
Reported worldwide gross for Mean Girls is about $105 million in one industry database and $108 million on a celebrity website. The database figure is the better-supported of the two.
Which role did he play in Dalíland?
Dalíland, released in 2022, was Briney’s feature film debut. He plays James Linton, a young gallery assistant, opposite Sir Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí. Mary Harron directed the film.
Harron cast him after discovering him, according to Wikipedia and other filmography listings.
One profile website reports that Briney’s casting for Dalíland took place over Zoom. No other source in the available reporting mentions the detail.
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie confirmed?
A feature-length continuation of The Summer I Turned Pretty is in development. Showrunner Jenny Han has indicated that no release date will be announced until the following year, according to Greenwich Time.
Some less established sites suggest a December 2026 release, but more reliable trade reports do not support that date.
What is Christopher Briney working on next?
The next project with a reported release date is Clashing Through the Snow, a holiday romantic comedy in which he plays Ryan Mitchell.
What is Clashing Through the Snow about?
Briney plays Ryan Mitchell, a rival publishing editor, opposite Michelle Randolph as Hannah Hendricks. A holiday snowstorm forces the two into a shared rental car for a cross-country race to New York, according to NH Register and Parade.
Carlson Young directs the Amazon MGM Studios production, which began filming in New York in February and March 2026. People and Parade report a Prime Video release date of 23 November 2026.
People names Julia Fox, Lukas Gage and Paris Hilton in the supporting cast, while NH Register names Roy Shuler and Dee Roscioli. The full cast is not settled across these reports.
Is there a Season 4 of The Summer I Turned Pretty?
No reliable report supports a fourth season. The show ran for three seasons, and the third is described as its final season. The phrase may reflect confusion about the show’s season count.
Reports about the series concern the third season and a possible feature-length follow-up.
When did his key credits appear, in order?
- : Plays The Shadow in the short film Under the Covers, according to IMDb listings.
- : Credited as director, writer, cinematographer and editor on the short film Paix.
- : Plays Benjy in the short film Want This.
- : Feature film debut in Dalíland as James Linton, directed by Mary Harron.
- –: Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video.
- : Aaron Samuels in the Paramount musical film Mean Girls.
- : Off-Broadway debut as Noah in Dilaria at DR2 Theatre, New York.
- : Casting in Hacks Season 5 is reported by trade press.
- : Clashing Through the Snow is listed, with a reported Prime Video release date of 23 November 2026.
Which details are confirmed and which remain unclear?
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Prime Video, 2022–2025 | Whether a feature-length continuation will be released, and when |
| Aaron Samuels in the 2024 Paramount musical film Mean Girls | The worldwide gross, reported as either $105 million or $108 million |
| Training at Pace University, with a BFA in acting | Birthplace: Danbury, Connecticut in most listings, Hartford in one |
| Casting in Hacks Season 5, reported in October 2025 | The size of the role, with reports describing either a guest or recurring part |
| Clashing Through the Snow, directed by Carlson Young | The full supporting cast and the exact release date |
| Ryan Mitchell in Clashing Through the Snow, 2026 | The premiere of The Julia Set, reported as TIFF in one source and SXSW in another |
How do his roles span teen drama, comedy and studio film?
His best-known role is in a teen drama on Prime Video, The Summer I Turned Pretty. Later reported work includes a role in Hacks, a comedy on HBO Max, and a role in the studio musical Mean Girls.
The spread across platforms affects where his titles can be seen. Prime Video carries The Summer I Turned Pretty and is the reported home of Clashing Through the Snow, while HBO Max is reported as the platform for Hacks. Mean Girls is a Paramount release. Streaming availability for each title is not confirmed in the available sources.
He has also made guest and self appearances on talk shows and podcasts, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and CBS Mornings.
How reliable are the reports behind these credits?
Core biographical details, including his birth year, training and principal roles, appear across several reference databases and encyclopaedia entries. Wikipedia and IMDb are the most consistent points of reference for these facts.
Casting news for Hacks and the upcoming film titles rests on trade and entertainment outlets, including Deadline and Variety. Details that appear in only one source, such as the Zoom casting for Dalíland or the December 2026 release suggestion, are reported with that caveat.
What is the current picture of his screen career?
Christopher Briney’s best-known work is Conrad Fisher in The Summer I Turned Pretty, followed by Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls and a reported role in Hacks Season 5. Clashing Through the Snow is the nearest dated release, with a reported date of 23 November 2026, while a feature continuation of The Summer I Turned Pretty remains unconfirmed and no fourth season is supported. For a comparable overview of another actor’s screen work, see Brandon Sklenar Movies and TV Shows – Full Filmography.
Common questions about his screen career
Where was Christopher Briney born?
Wikipedia and IMDb give Danbury, Connecticut, while TVmaze gives Hartford. Danbury is the better-supported birthplace.
Did Christopher Briney train at Pace University?
Yes. Biographical listings state that he trained at Pace University and holds a BFA in acting.
Was Briney credited as an actor in Paix?
No acting role is listed for Paix, a 2019 short film. Reference listings credit him as director, writer, cinematographer and editor on that film.
Where did Briney make his Off-Broadway debut?
He made his Off-Broadway debut in Dilaria in 2025, playing Noah at DR2 Theatre in New York. The production was written by Julia Randall, and coverage of it is limited.
Who co-stars with Briney in Clashing Through the Snow?
Michelle Randolph plays Hannah Hendricks opposite him. Reports list different supporting cast members, so the wider cast is not fully settled.
What is The Julia Set?
The Julia Set is a 2026 feature film by writer-director Niki Byrne, in which Briney is listed as Pascal. Reports disagree on whether it premiered at TIFF or SXSW, so the premiere details are unconfirmed.
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Toby Marsh is Senior Reporter at Castradar.uk, covering film and TV stories across the UK.