Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Sharon Stone Dismisses Planned ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot: ‘Good F---ing Luck’

The revival is in early development as original writer Joe Eszterhas returns on a reported multimillion-dollar deal.

Michael Douglas as Nick and Sharon Stone as Catherine stare at each other against a wall in Basic Instinct.
Image

Overview

  • Stone told NBC's Today she doesn't see the point of a reboot and signaled she is unlikely to reprise Catherine Tramell.
  • Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists is backing the project, with Eszterhas hired on a reported $2 million against $4 million if produced.
  • Coverage has described the project as “anti-woke,” and Eszterhas publicly defended his approach and his ability to write the film at age 80.
  • There is no production timeline or casting, and Eszterhas has indicated Catherine Tramell would feature, though he has not secured Stone’s involvement.
  • The original 1992 film earned about $352–353 million worldwide, while the 2006 sequel was a critical and commercial flop at roughly $38.6 million.