The controversial 1992 thriller ‘Basic Instinct,’ known for its daring exploration of sexuality and female agency, is set to receive a reboot from its original writer, Joe Eszterhas. The reboot, which Eszterhas described as ‘anti-woke,’ is expected to revive the film’s iconic and unfiltered dialogue, which has been critiqued for its bold portrayal of sexuality and its impact on its lead actress, Sharon Stone.
Eszterhas, who is 80 years old, has signed a deal with Amazon MGM to bring the reboot to life. He stated that the reboot would focus on making the character of Catherine Tramell, played by Sharon Stone, more open about her sexuality and more raunchy, funny, and iconoclastic. This approach aligns with Eszterhas’s belief that modern political correctness has stripped away the authenticity of how people talk in film, which he feels was a key factor in the original film’s success.
However, Sharon Stone, who made her breakthrough with the film, has expressed her reluctance to return to the role. Stone has been vocal about the impact of the film on her career, noting that its success brought her fame but also led to her being typecast as the character Catherine Tramell. She has stated that she doesn’t feel she’s been given the same respect as her fellow actors, and that the film’s success has sometimes overshadowed her other work.
Despite her reservations, Eszterhas remains hopeful that Sharon Stone will return to the role. He believes that her performance in the original film was a pivotal factor in its success and that she has the potential to deliver a similar iconic performance in the reboot. The reboot has sparked a broader debate about the role of political correctness in modern filmmaking, with Eszter, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, arguing that the film’s original success was due to its unfiltered portrayal of sexuality and female agency, which has been stifled by modern political correctness.
The reboot is expected to be a cultural and financial success, given the film’s controversial themes and bold storytelling. Eszterhas, who has left California’s beaches for Cleveland, Ohio, has a mixed view of modern filmmaking, with a nostalgic attachment to the film’s original edginess. He has also joked about the challenges of writing a sexual thriller at 80, with a co-writer who listens to the characters and promises to make everyone a ‘truly orgasmic ride.’