November 21st 2024.
The new Cruel Intentions TV show has generated a lot of buzz lately, and the cast has finally opened up about the challenges of recreating such an iconic film. They were well aware of the lofty expectations set by the original movie, released in 1999 and directed by Roger Kumble. The original cast, which included stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, and Selma Blair, left a lasting impression on audiences.
In contrast, the TV series centers around elite Manchester College and the power struggle between two characters, Caroline and Lucien. After a fatal hazing incident, Caroline manipulates her stepbrother to seduce Annie Grover, the daughter of the Vice President, in order to maintain their status on campus. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, lead actors Zac Burgess and Sarah Catherine Hook revealed that they were given strict instructions not to simply copy the original film.
Burgess admitted that this was an easy task for him, as he had not even seen the original movie at that point. He explained that he did not want to be unconsciously influenced by the original and preferred to make his own unique choices. Similarly, Smith, who plays a character based on Witherspoon's Annette, had also not seen the film before auditioning for the role. She recalls being specifically told not to replicate anything from the original, which made her even more eager to watch it. However, she resisted the temptation in order to avoid copying anyone else's performance.
On the other hand, Hook, who plays Caroline, was a fan of Gellar's character in the original film. She found it challenging to avoid replicating Gellar's performance, but ultimately drew inspiration from Glenn Close in Dangerous Liaisons instead. Hook's portrayal of Caroline is more subdued and observant, in contrast to Gellar's sharp and ruthless characterization of Kathryn.
Interestingly, Sean Patrick Thomas, who plays Professor Chadwick in the TV series, was actually in the original film. However, he plays a different character in the show. He explains that his character is more aware and strategic, in comparison to his previous role as music tutor Ronald Clifford.
The highly-anticipated TV series was released on Amazon Prime Video today, and fans are already raving about the updated version of the scandalous story. The official synopsis describes the show as a modern-day royal court, where reputation and social hierarchy are everything. The two step-siblings, Caroline and Lucien, will stop at nothing to maintain their power, even if it means seducing the Vice President's daughter. Hearts will be broken, loyalties will be tested, and secrets will be revealed in this cutthroat world.
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