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Cruel Intentions Live Reading Wows Audience at DGA

4/8/2025

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On April 7, the DGA New York Theater buzzed with excitement as Film Independent presented a live reading of "Cruel Intentions," skillfully directed by Julio Torres. The talented cast, featuring Justice Smith, Martine Gutierrez, and Julia Fox, captivated the audience with a stirring rendition of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" and a playful reference to the missing robot Bibo from Torres's HBO series, "Fantasmas."

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On April 7, the DGA New York Theater buzzed with excitement as Film Independent presented a live reading of "Cruel Intentions," skillfully directed by Julio Torres. The talented cast, featuring Justice Smith, Martine Gutierrez, and Julia Fox, captivated the audience with a stirring rendition of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" and a playful reference to the missing robot Bibo from Torres's HBO series, "Fantasmas."