Sarah Michelle Gellar signs up to 'Cruel Intentions' TV series

Sarah Michelle Gellar's return to "Cruel Intentions" has been confirmed.

The US actress will be reprising her role as Kathryn Merteuil in a new NBC television adaptation of the cult movie. She announced the news on her Instagram account, posting a photo of herself with director Roger Kumble and executive producer Neal Moritz alongside a similar snap taken on the eve of production on the original film, which debuted 15 years ago.

"That's right 'everybody loves me, and I intend to keep it that way' #kathrynmerteuil is back!!! I am happy to say that I will be joining them (and @nbctv ) on the new #Crueltv," she wrote.

The revival of "Cruel Intentions" as a TV series will focus on an adult Merteuil's attempts to gain control of Valmont International. Roger Kumble is directing.