Basic Instinct Reboot Greenlit as 'Anti-Woke'

Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have officially greenlit a reboot of the 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, with original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas returning and reportedly earning up to $4 million for the script. Producers Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbit, and Craig Baumgarten are attached to the project. The reboot is described as 'anti-woke,' aiming to revive the provocative and controversial edge of the original film, which starred Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone. While Sharon Stone may reprise her role as Catherine Tramell, her casting is not yet confirmed. The film is positioned as a major addition to Amazon's streaming lineup, seeking to revive the erotic thriller genre. No release date has been announced, but the project has already generated significant anticipation and debate.