Based on the 1999 film starring Gellar, the series kicks off years after the events of the movie.

Upon discovering his late fathers journal, Bash stumbles into a world of sex, money, and power.

Gellar reprises her role of Kathryn Merteuil, Sebastians manipulative stepsister, for the pilot.

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Roger Kumble, the original films director, returns to direct and co-write with Jordan Ross and Lindsey Rosin.

Smith explained hedidnt watch the film before his pilot audition.

Bash had no idea about that life until he finds that journal, he said.

And so when he finds the journal, thats like him watching the movie.

The extension news was first reported byDeadline.com.