Basic Instinct Franchise Reportedly Nears $4M 'Anti-Woke' Reboot Deal

The 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, which launched Sharon Stone to fame as the bisexual femme fatale Catherine Tramell, is set for an "anti-woke" reboot with original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas signed to write the new script for Amazon MGM Studios. The original film was both a commercial success, grossing over $350 million worldwide, and a cultural flashpoint for its provocative portrayal of sexuality, controversial queer representation, and iconic scenes such as the leg-crossing interrogation. Fans and critics are divided on the reboot, with some eager to see actresses like Florence Pugh, Margot Robbie, or Sydney Sweeney potentially take the lead, while others view the remake as unnecessary and worry about losing the original's distinctiveness. Sharon Stone may return to reprise her role as Tramell, which would mark her third time playing the character, though details remain unclear. The reboot aims to steer away from progressive interpretations, described by insiders as "anti-woke," signaling a potential shift in tone compared to modern LGBTQ+ media representation. Despite mixed reactions, the reboot reflects ongoing Hollywood trends of revisiting and reimagining iconic films from the 1990s.