The outlet states that this new venture will reimagine the events of the original book.
The new series starsDiane KrugerandAnamaria Vartolomeiin a spin on the famous story.
Marquise de Merteuil, betrayed by Valmont, embarks on a daring journey to become Paris leading courtesan.
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The Marquise is typically portrayed as the villain of the story.
However, this is all a ploy to destroy Valmont emotionally by the end.
Valmont dies tragically, leaving the Marquise to regret her actions.
Two ambitious step-siblings at a prestigious Washington, D.C. college will stop at nothing to keep their social standing. After a hazing scandal threatens their control, they resort to extreme tactics, including seducing the vice president’s daughter, to safeguard their reputation and influence.
The skewed perspective is different but not necessarily out of left field for the property.
Her motivations are depicted in the 1988Dangerous Liaisons, starringGlenn CloseandJohn Malkovichin the lead roles.
The Marquise explains that she has had to conform to societal expectations perpetrated by the patriarchy.
Her moves against her former lover are justice in her eyes.
There is enough historical context to support this theory.
Women of the time had to marry for security, unable to have money or land of their own.
They hold no power or autonomy, which is what makes this story so topical.
It differs greatly fromthe current attempt at aCruel Intentionsadaptation.
This daring new concept is still currently filming but is slated to release on Max in 2025.
Until then, the latestCruel Intentionsadaptation is currently streaming on Prime Video.
