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Cruel Intentions
GenreDrama
Based onCruel Intentions
byRoger Kumble
Les Liaisons dangereuses
byPierre Choderlos de Laclos
Written by
  • Roger Kumble
  • Lindsey Rosin
  • Jordan Ross
Directed byRoger Kumble
Starring
Music byEd Shearmur
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of episodes1
Production
Executive producers
Editors
  • Jeff Granzow
  • Robert Ivison
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
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Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentionsis an unairedtelevision pilotproduced byOriginal FilmandSony Pictures TelevisionforNBC.The pilot serves as a direct sequel to the1999 film of same namebyRoger Kumble,which is based on the 1782 French novelLes Liaisons dangereusesbyPierre Choderlos de Laclos.

TheCruel Intentionspilot was expected to debut in 2016, but NBC opted not to buy the series. The pilot was directed and co-written by Kumble, withNeal H. Moritz,who produced the original film and sequels, serving as executive producers. It starsSarah Michelle Gellar,reprising her role ofKathryn Merteuilfrom the film.[1][2]

Plot

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The pilot is set seventeen years after the events of the film and sees Bash Casey, son of Sebastian Valmont and Annette Hargrove, discover his late father's journal. Upon discovering this he is thrown into a world of lies, sex and power. The potential series included the character of Kathryn Merteuil, Bash's step-aunt, who would try to gain power of Valmont International.

Cast and characters

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  • Sarah Michelle GellarasKathryn Merteuil.[3]Now sober and married to a wealthy man, she works for a youth rehabilitation program after putting the scandal of her youth behind her. Her life is disrupted however after the arrival of her step-nephew Bash.
  • Taylor John Smithas Bash Casey,[4]son of Sebastian and Annette who was previously unaware of his father's wild history.
  • Peter Gallagheras Edward Valmont,[5]the billionaire father to the late Sebastian Valmont. After confirming that Bash is truly his grandson he wastes no time welcoming him into a world of wealth and business. Gallagher replacesDavid McIlwraith,who portrayed the character inCruel Intentions 2.
  • Coby Bellas Pascall Barrett,[6]husband to Kathryn and a top lawyer who plots with his wife to manipulate Bash.
  • Samantha Loganas Cassidy Barrett,[7]Pascall's daughter and Kathryn's step-daughter.
  • Sophina Brownas Naomi Donovan,[8]Pascal's ex-wife and Cassidy's mother who is an aspiring congresswoman.
  • Nathalie Kelleyas Carmen Castillo,[9]Kathryn's chief of staff and lover.
  • Kate Leveringas Annette Hargrove, mother to Bash who shares a history with Kathryn. Levering replacesReese Witherspoon,who portrayed the character in the film.
  • Duane Henryas Sullivan[10]
  • Taylor Zakhar Perezas Mateo De La Vega

Production

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The series pilot, a direct sequel to the 1999 filmCruel Intentions,was co-written by the film's writer-director Roger Kumble and Lindsey Rosin and Jordan Ross, who createdCruel Intentions: The '90s Musical.Kumble directed the pilot, which he executive produced with the film's producer Neal H. Moritz.[11][12]

In February 2016, producers were in talks with Gellar to reprise her role of Kathryn Merteuil from the film.[13]That month, Taylor John Smith andSamantha Loganwere both cast, with Smith playing the male lead role of Bash Casey.[14]Gellar reached a deal with producers to join the show.[15]

Several months later, on October 31, NBC passed on the project, butSony Pictures Televisionwas shopping the pilot with other networks.[16][17]During an interview in 2022,Sarah Michelle Gellarrevealed that she was grateful that the series was not picked up by NBC, as she felt that aCruel Intentionsseries was more suited for a streaming service and didn't work as a network show.[18]

In 2021, athird attemptto adapt the franchise into a television series was announced byAmazon Studios.[19]The series premiered in November 2024 onAmazon Prime Video.[20]

References

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  1. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions': Sarah Michelle Gellar Courted To Reprise Her Role In NBC Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 5,2016.
  2. ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 21, 2015)."'Cruel Intentions' TV Revival in the Works at NBC ".Variety.RetrievedFebruary 6,2016.
  3. ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 26, 2016)."Sarah Michelle Gellar Reprising 'Cruel Intentions' Role in NBC Pilot".Variety.RetrievedFebruary 26,2016.
  4. ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 23, 2016)."NBC's 'Cruel Intentions' Pilot Casts Young Lead".Variety.RetrievedFebruary 26,2016.
  5. ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 14, 2016)."Pete Gallagher Cast in NBC's Cruel Intentions' Revival".Variety.RetrievedMarch 18,2016.
  6. ^Harp, Justin (March 4, 2016)."Ooh la la, Cruel Intentions TV show casts Burn Notice's Coby Bell as Kathryn's scheming husband".Digital Spy.RetrievedMarch 18,2016.
  7. ^Webb Mitovich, Matt (February 23, 2016)."Cruel Intentions Pilot: American Crime Actor Cast as Sebastian's Son".TV Line.RetrievedFebruary 26,2016.
  8. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions': Sophina Brown To Co-Star In NBC Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 26,2016.
  9. ^Petski, Denise (February 26, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions' Casts Nathalie Kelley; Michelle Mitchenor In 'Infamous'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 26,2016.
  10. ^McLennan, Cindy (May 14, 2016)."Cruel Intentions: NBC May Still Order Series".TV Series Finale.United States.RetrievedMay 14,2014.
  11. ^Andreeva, Nellie (October 21, 2015)."'Cruel Intentions' Follow-Up TV Series In Works At NBC With Film's Team & Musical Parody Duo ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 5,2016.
  12. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 2, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions' Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 5,2016.
  13. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions': Sarah Michelle Gellar Courted To Reprise Her Role In NBC Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 5,2016.
  14. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 23, 2016)."'Cruel Intentions': Taylor John Smith Set As the Male Lead, Samantha Logan Cast ".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 23,2016.
  15. ^Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2016)."Sarah Michelle Gellar To Reprise 'Cruel Intentions' Role In NBC Pilot".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedFebruary 25,2016.
  16. ^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (31 October 2016)."'Cruel Intentions' Not Moving Forward at NBC, Sony TV Shopping Reboot ".
  17. ^Andreeva, Nellie (31 October 2016)."'Cruel Intentions' Not Going Forward At NBC, To Be Shopped Elsewhere By Sony ".
  18. ^Tinoco, Armando (September 18, 2022)."Why Sarah Michelle Gellar Is" Grateful "NBC Didn't Pick Up The 'Cruel Intentions' Reboot".
  19. ^Goldberg, Lesley (October 1, 2021)."Cruel IntentionsUpdate in the Works at Amazon's IMDb TV ".The Hollywood Reporter.PMRC.Archivedfrom the original on October 1, 2022.RetrievedMay 2,2023.
  20. ^Rahman, Abid (October 24, 2024)."Amazon's 'Cruel Intentions' Series Gets First Trailer, Release Date".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on November 6, 2024.RetrievedNovember 6,2024.
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