It's official. Sarah Michelle Gellar has signed on to reprise her role as Kathryn Merteuil in NBC's revival of “Cruel Intentions”. The actress posted the news Wednesday night on her Instagram.

NBC's “Cruel Intentions” series kicks off 15 years after the film ended, centering around Gellar's all-grown-up Kathryn, as she vies for control of Valmont International, as well as the soul of Bash Casey(newcomer Taylor John Smith), the son of the late Sebastian Valmont. 

Roger Kumble, the original writer and director of “Cruel Intentions,” will direct the pilot

Though Reese Witherspoon's character (Annette Hargrove) is still alive in the world of “Cruel Intentions”, the Oscar-winner was not approached to reprise her part, and the role is currently being cast.

“Cruel Intentions” marks a major return to TV for Gellar, who has starred in two network shows since “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” went off the air: “The Crazy Ones” with Robin Williams in 2013 on CBS and “The Ringer” in 2011 on the CW. Both series only lasted one season. Gellar starred on “Buffy” for seven seasons, and became the “it” girl of the '90s, landing lead roles in teen cult favorites “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and then “Cruel Intentions” in 1999.

Source: Variety