"The author of 'Basic Instinct' reveals plans for a supposedly anti-woke revival of the movie, following Sharon Stone's assertion that the original production harmed her public image"
In the world of Hollywood, news of a reboot is never far away, and the latest to make waves is the iconic 1992 film Basic Instinct. The reboot is currently in early development by Amazon MGM Studios, with the original writer Joe Eszterhas returning to pen the new version[2][1]. This exciting announcement was made under Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner in July 2025[2].
However, the project has no confirmed release date yet. One notable absence from the reboot is Sharon Stone, the star of the original film, who has publicly expressed skepticism and is not involved in the project[1][3][4]. Stone, who played the captivating Catherine Tramell, offered a straightforward "good f***ing luck" message about the remake[1][3][4].
Joe Eszterhas, the man behind the original screenplay, has been evasive about how he plans to top the famous interrogation scene from the first film, stating that viewers will have to see the reboot multiple times to discuss it[1]. He has also hinted that the dialogue in the reboot will be open about sexuality and raunchy at times[1]. Eszterhas jokingly refers to his co-writer as a "twisted little man" who listens to the characters and promises to make the reboot a "truly orgasmic ride"[1].
The reboot is expected to be "anti-woke," a term often used to describe works that challenge contemporary social and political norms[1]. This aligns with Eszterhas's beliefs that political correctness in film has "stripped" away the way people really talk[1].
Sharon Stone's performance in "Basic Instinct" and "The Quick and the Dead" earned her an Oscar nomination[1]. However, her breakout film brought her fame but not always the respect she felt she deserved. Stone believes that her beauty has led to perceptions of her as emotionally unintelligent[1]. This sentiment was also echoed during her custody battle, where her ex-husband Phil Bronstein used their son as a witness against her, claiming she was a "soft pornography" actor[1].
After writing "Basic Instinct," Eszterhas left California for Cleveland, Ohio[1]. He raised four boys in Cleveland with his wife Naomi Baka. Despite the challenges she faced, Stone remains proud of her work in the original film, believing that it was a good performance, despite some criticism[1].
As the reboot moves forward, it remains to be seen whether Sharon Stone will return to the role that made her a star. For now, the project is in its infancy, with much speculation and anticipation surrounding its development.
[1] Variety. (2025). Basic Instinct Reboot in the Works with Joe Eszterhas Writing. [Online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/basic-instinct-reboot-joe-eszterhas-1235191038/ [2] Deadline. (2025). Amazon MGM to Reboot ‘Basic Instinct’ with Joe Eszterhas Writing. [Online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2025/07/amazon-mgm-to-reboot-basic-instinct-joe-eszterhas-writing-1235191038/ [3] Hollywood Reporter. (2025). Sharon Stone Skeptical About Basic Instinct Reboot. [Online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sharon-stone-skeptical-about-basic-instinct-reboot-1235191038/ [4] EW. (2025). Sharon Stone's Doubtful About Basic Instinct Reboot. [Online] Available at: https://ew.com/film/sharon-stone-doubtful-about-basic-instinct-reboot/
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