Original Cruel Intentions star Sean Patrick Thomas, has joined the cast of the upcoming Cruel Intentions series reboot from Prime Video. He’s joined by series regulars Sarah Catherine Hook, Zac Burgess, Khobe Clarke, Brooke Lena Johnson, Sara Silva, Myra Molloy, and John Harlan Kim.
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The show, which has been picked up by Amazon for eight episodes, will follow two ruthless step-siblings navigating the Greek life hierarchy at an elite college in Washington, D.C. They will go to extreme lengths to maintain their power and reputation, even attempting to seduce the daughter of the Vice President of the United States.
Laura Benanti and Jon Tenney have also been cast in recurring and guest role capacities. Patrick Thomas originally appeared in the 1999 film as Ronald Clifford. He will play Professor Chadwick in the new series, a new character who teaches at the elite university.
Production is scheduled to begin this month in Toronto.
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Hook will play Caroline Merteuil, the queen of everything – or at least the queen of Delta Phi. Burgess is Lucien, Caroline’s stepbrother. Molloy portrays Annie, a model student and respectable young woman, who also is the daughter of the Vice President of the U.S. Silva portrays Cece, Caroline’s right hand at Delta Phi.
Kim plays Blaise, a senior member of Alpha Gamma who knows everything about everyone and will happily use that knowledge to his advantage. Clarke portrays Scott, the son of a congressman and a new recruit for Alpha Gamma. Johnson plays Beatrice, a reporter for the school paper and leader of the anti-Greek movement at the university. Thomas plays Professor Chadwick.
Laura Benanti will appear in a recurring guest star role as Claudia, Caroline’s mother. Jon Tenney will also make a recurring guest star appearance as U.S. Congressman Russell.
After years of anticipation, the “Cruel Intentions” TV adaptation is finally becoming a reality. Previous attempts to bring the story to television, including a pilot ordered by NBC in 2016 with Sarah Michelle Gellar attached, did not come to fruition. However, this new series at Amazon promises to revive the captivating and seductive world of the original film.
Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman serve as the writers and executive producers of the series, with Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Andrea Iervolino, Monica Bacardi, and Bruce Mellon also executive producing. The collaboration between Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios, and Original Film ensures the production of the Cruel Intentions series reboot.
The original “Cruel Intentions” film, released in 1999, gained significant attention and became a cult classic. Directed by Roger Kumble, the movie was a modern adaptation of the French novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses” by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.
The story revolves around a group of wealthy and manipulative teenagers in New York City’s elite social circles. It follows the complex and twisted relationships between step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (played by Ryan Phillippe). They engage in a game of seduction and manipulation, targeting innocent victims and playing with their emotions for their own amusement.
The film also starred Reese Witherspoon as Annette Hargrove, a virtuous and intelligent young woman who becomes the object of Sebastian’s seduction. Selma Blair portrayed Cecile Caldwell, an innocent and naive girl caught in Kathryn’s manipulative schemes.
“Cruel Intentions” captivated audiences with its dark and provocative themes, exploring the corruptive power of wealth, privilege, and desire. The film garnered praise for its stylish direction, strong performances, and memorable soundtrack, which included the iconic song “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve.
At the box office, “Cruel Intentions” achieved commercial success, grossing over $75 million worldwide. It continues to be celebrated for its unique take on the teen drama genre, capturing the intrigue and moral ambiguity of its characters.
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