Archive · 20 Jul 2025
'Basic Instinct' Reboot in Development with Original Screenwriter
Imagine a new version of the steamy thriller 'Basic Instinct' is coming!
The original writer is making it.
The first movie was about a detective and a mysterious woman, with lots of twists and turns.
The new movie will be a fresh start.
The first movie also caused some debate because of how it showed an LGBTQ character.
Some people protested when the actress was on a TV show to talk about it.
A reboot of the 1992 film 'Basic Instinct' is in the works.
Joe Eszterhas, the original screenwriter, will write the updated version.
The film will be produced by Scott Stuber's United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios.
The original 'Basic Instinct' starred Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone.
The original film faced controversy and protests due to its depiction of an LGBTQ character.
- Who
- Joe Eszterhas, the original screenwriter, will write the new version.
- What
- A reboot of the film 'Basic Instinct' is being developed.
- When
- The original film was in 1992 and the reboot is currently in development.
- Where
- The film will be released with Scott Stuber's United Artists banner and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Why
- To provide a fresh take on the original film.
Original Film Controversy
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LGBTQ Representation
Original Film Controversy
The film was criticized for its depiction of an LGBTQ character.
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No opposing viewpoints were provided.
- Original Film Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Original Stars
- Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone
- Original Release Year
- 1992
- New Production
- Scott Stuber's United Artists, Amazon MGM Studios
- Original Writer
- Joe Eszterhas