Merciless Intentions will as soon as once more be transported over to the format of tv, with streaming service IMDb TV creating a brand new reboot.

A cult teen romance launched in 1999, the unique film starred Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Selma Blair (Hellboy), Reese Witherspoon (Little Fires In all places), Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s Creek) and Ryan Phillippe (I Know What You Did Final Summer season), earlier than spawning a prequel and a sequel.

Deadline stories that the newest incarnation, following NBC’s cancelled reboot 5 years in the past, will probably be primarily based in Washington DC.

“Two ruthless step-siblings will do something to remain on prime. On this case, of the Greek life hierarchy at an elite Washington DC faculty.

“After a brutal hazing incident threatens your complete Panhellenic system, they will do no matter’s essential to protect their energy and reputations – even seduce the daughter of the vp of the US,” teases an outline.

Phoebe Fisher and Sara Goodman penned the story collectively, which they will be hoping will get a collection order.

In the meantime, Gellar herself beforehand mentioned one specific scene from the ’90s flick that would not stand an opportunity of creating it onto screens in trendy instances.

It is the section the place Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe) lures an unsuspecting Cecile Caldwell (Blair) to his home earlier than blackmailing her into having intercourse with him.

“What they’re doing to her is horrible. We may by no means make that scene at the moment, let’s put it that means,” the Kathryn Merteuil actress mirrored.

Phillippe added as nicely: “At that age, it did not really feel as lascivious. I am undecided I noticed it the identical means you’ll see it looking back.”

In different information, Gellar’s returning to the small display quickly in Amazon Prime’s YA comedy Scorching Pink.

Merciless Intentions doesn’t presently have a launch date at IMDb TV.