‘Cruel Intentions’ Not Moving Forward at NBC, Sony TV Shopping Reboot

31 October 2016 3:30 PM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »

The highly-buzzed about “Cruel Intentions” reboot is dead at NBC, Variety has learned. But the series may find life elsewhere.

The sequel to the cult favorite film was picked up to pilot in May at NBC, being put into contention for the current 2016-2017 season, though the network opted not to order the show at the time of upfronts when the bulk of broadcast series pickups came through. However, NBC kept the project alive and on deck for consideration, extending the pilot options for the entire cast this summer.

Sources say the decision not to move forward came down to not finding the right fit on NBC’s schedule. Insiders explain that the network liked the project, but has too many midseason shows still to come on their slate, including “Emerald City,” “The New Celebrity Apprentice” and a slew of comedies, such as DC Comics’ “Powerless.” With jam-packed offerings coming up and a current stable schedule, NBC »

- Elizabeth Wagmeister

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