Teen Beach Movie is a Disney Channel Original Movie released on July 19, 2013, featuring Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell and directed by Jeffrey Hornaday.
Maia Mitchell as McKenzie (Mack), Garrett Clayton as Tanner, Ross Lynch as Brady, and Gracie Gillam as Lela in Teen Beach Movie (Credit: Disney-ABC Domestic Television)
Introduction to “Teen Beach Movie”
The movie was shot in Puerto Rico and was the only Disney Channel Original Movie released in 2013. Maia Mitchell was 19, Garrett Clayton was 22, Ross Lynch was 17, and Gracie Gillam was 21 when “Teen Beach Movie” was released on July 19, 2013.
Ross Lynch was just 16 years old when filming the first Teen Beach Movie and was prohibited by the Disney Channel from taking his shirt off or kissing onscreen with his co-stars, presumably due to his young age, as revealed by the actor himself.
Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Grace Phipps, and Garrett Clayton attend the cast reunion of “Teen Beach Movie” for movie night at Walt Disney Studios on July 10, 2013, in Burbank, California (Credit: Tony DiMaio / Startraksphoto)
Behind the Scenes and Release Highlights
In September 2022, BuzzFeed featured a video of Ross Lynch reading fan thirst tweets. In it, he reacted to a tweet from a fan who wrote that he was their biggest sexual awakening, specifically in the Teen Beach Movie. Ross laughed and pointed out that the movie was very innocent.
“You know what’s funny, actually, I didn’t think they let me take my shirt off for that film. They had me in this like yellow rash guard the whole time. And they also, for some reason, they didn’t want Maia and I to kiss in the first movie… but we kissed anyway.”
Fashion Highlights from the “Teen Beach Movie” Screening
A few days before the release of Teen Beach Movie on July 19, 2013, cast members and guests hit the blue carpet in London to display their summer style. A sequel, Teen Beach 2, premiered on June 26, 2015.
1. Maia Mitchell’s Screening Ensemble
“Teen Beach Movie” star Maia Mitchell’s ensemble didn’t scream “summer,” but it did scream “early 2000s teen movie.”
Maia Mitchell and Garrett Clayton, who played Mack and Tanner in “Teen Beach Movie,” previously worked together on ABC’s TV show “The Fosters” (2013), with Maia playing one of the main characters.
She also acted alongside John DeLuca in “Jessie: Jessie’s Big Break” (2013), where they played love interests.
Maia Mitchell picks an all-black ensemble for the screening of “Teen Beach Movie” held July 7, 2013, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Maia wore an all-black ensemble of black jeans paired with a too-long halter top. While Maia’s ensemble from the ankle-up was questionable, we love her shoes.
The teen star opted for retro-inspired chunky-heeled platform Kat Maconie pumps featuring cool green embossed stripes.
Maia Mitchell’s feet in retro-inspired chunky-heeled pumps (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
2. Electra Formosa’s Summer Style
Electra Formosa, a top UK fashion stylist, knew how to dress for the occasion. The host of Disney Channel’s Get the Look wore a short, sexy cutout dress and light makeup. She had wavy tresses and even posed with a beach ball in hand.
Electra Formosa poses with a beach ball in hand for the screening of “Teen Beach Movie” held July 7, 2013, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Electra’s shoes were just as perfect as her ensemble. She wore platform sandals in a light color from Topshop — the “Lacie.”
Electra Formosa’s feet in Topshop wedge heels (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
3. Francine Lewis’s ’60s-Inspired Look
Francine Lewis, a British impressionist and model, looked ready for a day in the sun in her bright printed ’60s-style jumpsuit.
Her large hooped earrings also matched her attire perfectly.
Francine Lewis wears a colorful ’60s-inspired romper to the screening of “Teen Beach Movie” on July 7, 2013, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Francine matched her eccentric look with a pair of equally loud crystallized gold “Royal Highness” wedges from S’Jays Shoes. What do you think?
Francine Lewis’s feet in crystal-embellished S’Jays Shoes wedges (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Francine’s shoes are custom-made. Here’s a closer look at the model’s shoes:
S’Jays Shoes “Royal Highness” Wedges, $126
4. Michelle Heaton’s Floral Summer Dress
British pop singer Michelle Heaton was also summer-ready in her floral tank dress. Although the hat is a cute idea, she would have looked better without it. How about you?
Michelle Heaton wears a pink-and-green floral dress to the screening of “Teen Beach Movie” held on July 7, 2013, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Michelle paired her dress with brown woven wedges.
Michelle Heaton’s feet and foot tattoos in brown woven wedge heels (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
5. Olivia Hallinan’s Casual and Relaxed Outfit
British TV star Olivia Hallinan went for casual and relaxed at the event. She wore a floral dress with no accessories except an orange lip-shaped bag. We love her simplicity.
Olivia Hallinan wears a strapless floral dress to the screening of “Teen Beach Movie” held July 7, 2013, in London (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Olivia wore nude “Maudelene” peep-toe wedges from Debenhams’ “Call It Spring” collection. They’re simple and versatile — perfect for any summer ensemble.
Olivia Hallinan’s feet in neutral Debenhams peep-toe wedges (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN)
Whose summer style is your favorite?