Cruel Intentions (pilot)

Cruel Intentions is an American drama pilot that is in production for NBC. It acts as a sequel to 1999 film of same name, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set reprise her role of Kathryn Merteuil.^[1][2]

Plot

The pilot is set fifteen 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 will also see Kathryn Merteuil, Bash's aunt, attempt to gain power of Valmont International.

Cast

• Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kathryn Merteuil.^[3] Now sober and married to a wealthy man, she works for a youth rehabilitation programme after putting the scandal of her youth behind her. Her life is disrupted however after the arrival of her nephew Bash.
• Taylor John Smith as Bash Casey. ^[4] Son of Sebastian and Annette who was previously unaware of his father's wild history.
• Peter Gallagher as Edward Valmont.^[5] The billionaire father to the late Sebastian Valmont. After confirming that Bash is his truly his grandson he wastes no time welcoming him into a world of wealth and business.
• Coby Bell as Pascall Barrett.^[6] Husband to Kathryn and a top lawyer who plots with his wife to manipulate Bash.
• Samantha Logan as Cassidy^[7] Kathryn's step-daughter.
• Sophina Brown as Naomi^[8] Pascal's ex-wife and Cassidy's mother who is an aspiring congresswoman.
• Nathalie Kelley as Carmen^[9] Kathryn's chief of staff.
• Kate Levering as Annette Hargrove. Mother to Bash who shares a history with Kathryn.

Production

The series pilot was co-written by the film’s writer-director Roger Kumble and Lindsey Rosin & Jordan Ross, who created The Unauthorized Musical Parody Of Cruel Intentions. Kumble will direct the pilot, which he executive produces with the movie’s producer Neal H. Moritz.^[10][11]

In February 2016, Deadline.com reported that producers were in talks with Gellar to reprise the role as Kathryn Merteuil in the television sequel.^[12] On February 23, 2016, Taylor John Smith and Samantha Logan were both cast, with Smith playing the male lead role of Bash Casey.^[13] On February 24, 2016, Gellar reached a deal with producers to join the show.^[14]

References

1. Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’: Sarah Michelle Gellar Courted To Reprise Her Role In NBC Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
2. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 21, 2015). "‘Cruel Intentions’ TV Revival in the Works at NBC". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
3. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 26, 2016). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Reprising ‘Cruel Intentions’ Role in NBC Pilot". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
4. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (February 23, 2016). "NBC’s ‘Cruel Intentions’ Pilot Casts Young Lead". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
5. Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 14, 2016). "Pete Gallagher Cast in NBC's Cruel Intentions' Revival". Variety. Retrieved March 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. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
7. Webb Mitovich, Matt (February 23, 2016). "Cruel Intentions Pilot: American Crime Actor Cast as Sebastian's Son". TV Line. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
8. Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’: Sophina Brown To Co-Star In NBC Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
9. Petski, Denise (February 26, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’ Casts Nathalie Kelley; Michelle Mitchenor In ‘Infamous’". Deadline. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
10. Andreeva, Nellie (October 21, 2015). "‘Cruel Intentions’ Follow-Up TV Series In Works At NBC With Film’s Team & Musical Parody Duo". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
11. Andreeva, Nellie (February 2, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’ Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
12. Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’: Sarah Michelle Gellar Courted To Reprise Her Role In NBC Pilot". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
13. Andreeva, Nellie (February 23, 2016). "‘Cruel Intentions’: Taylor John Smith Set As the Male Lead, Samantha Logan Cast". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
14. Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2016). "Sarah Michelle Gellar To Reprise ‘Cruel Intentions’ Role In NBC Pilot". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 25, 2016.