New images and plot details reveal the reimagined version of the 90s classic

The upcoming Cruel intentions Reboot reveals new plot details and images for the reimagined version of the ’90s cult classic, as it’s being updated into a TV series. The original cast of Cruel intentions Brought to life a story of intrigue, focused on two step-brothers who are ready to do anything to keep the heights of their social status intact. A TV reboot has been announced in October 2021, with the series getting a full order through Amazon in April 2023. The show is expected to draw inspiration from the original and keep its own story updated for the modern era.

now, Entertainment Weekly Has released pictures for the Cruel intentions reboot, revealing details about the movie’s sorority-set reimagining. You can see a variety of characters and actors attending various events, teasing many characters that are wrapped up in the story. This includes Step-siblings Caroline Merteuil (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lucien Belmont (Zach Burgess) talk to various charactersIncluding an intimate moment between Lucien and Annie Grover (Savannah Lee Smith) in a swimming pool. It reflects the story of the siblings trying to maintain their status after a public hazing incident that puts their sorority life in jeopardy.

Co-showrunners Sara Goodman and Phoebe Fisher also explained how Greek college life reflects the spirit of the original while adding new twists. This includes Annie is at the center of the story, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States whom Caroline and Lucien want to seduce. Goodman also highlighted giving the series a timeless feel while also keeping it in a modern setting. There will also be nods to the movie, including Sean Patrick Thomas and other references throughout. Check out the pictures and some of what Goodman and Fisher had to say below:

Fisher: We talked a lot about what it might be like to look behind the curtain, of a rare world that we had not seen before. It felt like it had its own social hierarchy.

Gutman: Part of the conversation was: How do we stay true to everything we loved about the movie but put it in a world we haven’t necessarily seen before? It’s modern, but we don’t do social media. It feels like our characters are reading newspapers. We really wanted to put it in this kind of timeless place.

What Cruel Intentions’ story details and images say about the TV reboot

When you draw from the original, it will tell its own story

While it could be argued the ’90s cult classic has aged poorly because of its weaponization of sexuality in the story, Cruel intentions Marked an important moment in the career of its star. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon’s performances showed their ability to bring a twisted drama to lifeGive the upcoming TV reboot a lot to live up to. However, with Goodman and Fisher intending for their rendition to stand out from the original, it seems the new version could stake its own claim with a unique storyline.

By setting the TV version in a sorority, the upcoming Prime Video series has an opportunity to deeply explore its setting through a variety of unique characters. This can lead to several competing events Cruel intentions‘ Most shocking moments, giving the series its own identity while referring back to the original. A TV format also means more development for the show’s secondary charactersWhich include Cece Carroway (Sara Silva), Caroline Merteuil (Sarah Catherine Hook), Scott Russell (Khobe Clarke), Blaise Powell (John Harlan Kim), and Beatrice Worth (Brooke Lena Johnson).

Our TV show Story and pictures of the cruel intentions

The series will have a different feel than the original movie

Although it is unclear if Amazon’s rendition of Cruel intentions Can live up to the original movie, the unique spin on the story can at least make it stand out in comparison. Although Thomas’ return to the show means a potential connection to the film, it is unclear how much the movie will affect the updated version. With only two months remaining before the series hits Prime Video, it won’t be long until more concrete details about what to expect are revealed.

Source: EW