Zac Burgess skips original 'Cruel Intentions' film to create fresh character interpretation

At the premiere of Amazon Prime Video's "Cruel Intentions," Zac Burgess, who plays Lucien Belmont, revealed he has not watched the original 1999 film. He aims to create a fresh interpretation of his character without replicating Ryan Phillippe's performance. Burgess and co-star Sarah Catherine Hook emphasized their focus on developing original versions of their characters. They collaborated closely during auditions to shape their roles, avoiding any influence from past performances. Burgess described Lucien as initially rambunctious but complex as the series unfolds. He hinted at a significant cliffhanger for his character and expressed interest in exploring deeper storylines in a potential second season.