Sharon Stone has expressed doubts about the planned reboot of Basic Instinct, which is being written by the original screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas. Speaking on the US TV show Today, Stone pointed to the poorly received 2006 sequel, in which she reprised her role as the murderous novelist Catherine Tramell. That film was widely panned by critics and audiences, earning just $38 million globally—far less than the original’s $353 million.
“If it turns out like the one I was in, I’d have to ask—why even bother?” Stone remarked. “Go ahead, but good fucking luck.”
She also questioned how her character could plausibly return, joking, “I’ve already retired once and died a couple of times. What are they going to do—kill me again? Go ahead.”
In a recent interview with the Guardian’s Simon Hattenstone, Stone was even more dismissive, stating, “There’s not going to be a Basic Instinct reboot. Hate to break it to you, but Joe Eszterhas couldn’t write his way out of a Walgreens.”
Stone, who is currently promoting Nobody 2, reflected on her career, saying she “pretty much owned the ’90s as an actress” before a stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2001 forced her to step back from acting. She later took time to raise a family before returning to the screen.
“I want to leave my work on screen,” she said, “because it lasts forever, and I won’t. I’m sure of that.”
Last month, it was reported that the 80-year-old Eszterhas signed a deal with Amazon MGM. He will receive $2 million for the new Basic Instinct script, with the fee doubling to $4 million if the film is produced—making it the year’s most lucrative spec sale.
In response to questions about his age and suitability for writing an erotic thriller, Eszterhas told The Wrap, “The rumors of my cinematic impotence are exaggerated and ageist.” He added, “I call my writing partner the TWISTED LITTLE MAN. He lives deep inside me, he’s forever 29, and he’s thrilled to write this and give viewers a wild and orgasmic ride. That makes me very happy.”
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FAQs Sharon Stone The Basic Instinct Reboot
1 Is Sharon Stone going to be in the new Basic Instinct movie
No she has publicly stated that she is not involved in the reboot and will not be reprising her role as Catherine Tramell
2 What exactly did Sharon Stone say about it
She said I am not in it I dont know why youd even do it She expressed confusion over the decision to remake the film
3 Why isnt she in the reboot
She wasnt asked to be a part of it The filmmakers are creating a new version with a new cast not a direct sequel that continues her characters story
4 Does she own the rights to Basic Instinct
No she does not The rights are held by the studio and the original producers As an actor she was paid for her performance but does not control the intellectual property
5 What is a reboot and how is it different from a sequel
A sequel continues the story of the original film A reboot is a fresh start that often recasts roles and tells a new version of the story ignoring previous films
6 Is she upset about not being included
Based on her comment she seems more puzzled and perhaps critical of the creative decision to reboot the film rather than personally upset about not being cast
7 Who will play her character Catherine Tramell in the reboot
As of now no new actress has been officially cast in the role The project is still in early development
8 What was so iconic about her original performance
Her performance is legendary for its boldness and the famous interrogation scene which became a defining moment in 90s cinema and cemented her status as a major Hollywood star
9 Could this be a negotiating tactic to get a role or better pay
This is highly unlikely Her statement was very direct and final It reads more like a definitive opinion on the project itself rather than a play for negotiation
