Sharon Stone wary of planned Basic Instinct reboot

Sharon Stone has publicly questioned the premise of Amazon MGM Studios United Artists’ planned Basic Instinct reboot, signaling skepticism about revisiting the 1990s erotic thriller that made her a star. In a broadcast interview, she said she would be wary of following the path of Basic Instinct 2, the 2006 sequel that was widely criticized and performed poorly at the box office. Stone, who remains prominent in contemporary projects, suggested she has moved beyond pursuing new versions of past hits, stressing that she has retired from the kind of high-profile acting that would be required for such a reboot. The project, led by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, is described as focusing on new dynamics and a heightened, even demonic, horror-thriller edge, with production slated to begin in 2025.

The reboot plan has brought Eszterhas back to the screenplay chair after decades away from the franchise. Eszterhas has described the script as prioritizing a provocative, non-politically correct tone, while positioning Catherine Tramell as a central figure rather than simply a supporting co-star. He also has articulated a broader concept that the new film would explore serial killers and...