The Cast Of Forever Summer: Hamptons On Their 'Memorable Summer'

As you said, it's reality TV, but this has the docu-soap feel to it. What was it like for you all to find yourselves on camera, and what about the filming process came as a surprise or a challenge to you all?

Avery: The most shocking thing for me is that you don't believe it until you're actually in this situation, but you really forget that the cameras are there. They're these giant two-foot things that you can't even imagine forgetting them, but you do. You get so involved in these conversations and hanging out with people that it is real and authentic, and by the end of it when they call cut, it's like, "Oh, it's over. I completely forgot you guys were there."

Emelye: I was surprised about how close we became with the crew and all of us in general. All of them are amazing and it didn't feel weird because we were friends with them, basically. It didn't feel weird having them behind the cameras. It was very natural.

Habs: It was very comfortable. [Whether it was] the production crew or the cast, we felt very comfortable with the people filming us. I wouldn't say some of the things I would say, even in front of my friends or family, but I did it in front of the camera because I put it aside and I was like, "I'm going to do what I do." It worked out well and I really enjoyed the whole experience last summer.

Ilan: Trust was built in a really special way on the show — especially the production and everyone, we all became friends. It felt like we were all hanging out. At the beginning, it was definitely a little bit awkward, getting into the whole thing, but by the end of it, you don't even realize that the cameras are there. It's actually the craziest thing ever. They always say that. And I'm sure it's not the case for most shows, but for us, we were there vibing and having fun.