Is college really about higher learning, or is it a sophisticated game of social chess? Prime Video leans into the latter with its upcoming series Cruel Intentions, a modern reimagining of the 1999 cult classic. Forget the hallowed halls of academia; this is Manchester College, where reputation reigns supreme, Greek life is the ultimate status symbol, and two cunning step-siblings are pulling the strings.
Caroline Merteuil and Lucien Belmont, played by Sarah Catherine Hook and Zac Burgess, respectively, sit atop this precarious social pyramid. However, a hazing scandal threatens to topple their carefully constructed world, putting the entire Greek system at risk. Desperate to maintain their power, they set their sights on a new target: Annie Grover (Savannah Lee Smith), the unsuspecting daughter of the Vice President. Will they succeed in their manipulative machinations, or will their own web of deceit unravel?
The trailer promises a heady mix of drama, betrayal, and scandalous secrets, all set against the backdrop of this modern-day royal court. Joining the central trio are Sara Silva, John Harlan Kim, Khobe Clarke, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Brooke Lena Johnson, rounding out a cast poised to deliver plenty of scheming and backstabbing. For fans of the original film, this series offers a fresh take on familiar themes. Newcomers, meanwhile, can look forward to a juicy dose of campus intrigue.
Cruel Intentions is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, and Original Film. Executive producers include Sara Goodman, Phoebe Fisher, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and Roger Kumble. Bruce Mellon, Andrea Iervolino, and Monika Bacardi serve as producers.
