Amazon has given the green light to a TV adaptation of the popular 1999 film Cruel Intentions, which has been developing since 2021. The eight-episode series is set to take place in Washington D.C. and is being developed by writers Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman, as well as Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios, and Original Film.
Originally planned to air on Amazon’s free streaming service, Freevee, sources say there’s a possibility that the series could end up on Amazon’s Prime Video service instead. Fans of the original movie will surely be excited to see how the updated adaptation brings the story to life on the small screen. Here is everything we know about the upcoming series.
Cruel Intentions Season 1 Release Date: When Will It Premiere?
As of April 2023, there’s still no specific release date for the Cruel Intentions TV series. We don’t know when exactly it will be available, unfortunately. We do know that the show has been in the works since last year, but we haven’t received any updates on its progress. What we do know is that the series will consist of eight episodes.
However, it’s still unclear which streaming device the show will be available on this is causing some confusion among fans. At the earliest, the series could be available before the end of the year. Whether it will be available on Amazon or Prime Video is still in the air.
Cruel Intentions Season 1 Plot: What Will Happen?
The TV series “Cruel Intentions” film was a modern retelling of the classic 1782 novel “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The show is set in New York City and centers around two step-siblings determined to maintain their status at the top of the social hierarchy. The upcoming series, however, follows their pursuit of power and influence in the Greek life hierarchy of an elite college in Washington, D.C.
When a hazing incident threatens to destroy the Panhellenic system, the siblings will stop at nothing to protect their position and reputations. Their tactics include attempting to seduce the daughter of the Vice President of the United States. The show promises to be full of drama and intrigue as the characters navigate the complex and dangerous world of high society and politics.
Cruel Intentions Season 1 Cast: Who Will Be In?
Neal H. Moritz, the producer of the first three “Cruel Intentions” movies under his Original Film production company, was originally set to be an executive producer of the new TV series alongside Pavun Shetty. Both Moritz and Shetty were executive producers of the pilot episode for NBC. The reimagined series will be written and executive produced by Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman.
Andrea Iervolino, Monica Bacardi of Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment, and Bruce Mellon are also attached to executive produce the series.
Cruel Intentions Season 1 Trailer: When Will We See It?
Currently, no release date or trailer is available for the upcoming series. While fans eagerly await its release, it’s possible that the earliest release date could be in 2024. In the meantime, fans looking for similar shows to binge on may enjoy “Gossip Girl,” “Pretty Little Liars,” and “The Vampire Diaries,” all of which explore the power dynamics and scandals of affluent young adults.
