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The 1992 erotic thriller "Basic Instinct," which grossed a massive $350 million at the box office, remains a beloved classic among film enthusiasts. Its immense popularity led to a 2006 sequel. However, the follow-up significantly underperformed, costing $70 million to produce but only earning $38 million worldwide. It plummeted from a blockbuster hit to a financial flop. For years, there had been no word of any studio attempting a follow-up or a remake—until now.
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Amazon and MGM Studios today surprisingly announced they have acquired the rights to "Basic Instinct" and are now developing a new reboot. They have already brought back Joe Eszterhas (pictured above), the screenwriter of the original film, to pen the script. The Wrap reported that Eszterhas's script deal is the biggest transaction of its kind this year. He will receive a $2 million upfront payment, with an additional $2 million guaranteed once the film officially begins production.
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The Wrap also noted that Eszterhas's new script will be "aggressively anti-politically correct." This echoes the original's provocative nature, which famously incorporated queer elements and established the protagonist's bisexuality. However, with queer representation now often seen as part of "political correctness," it remains to be seen how the new version will challenge current norms. Additionally, Sharon Stone is reportedly in talks to reprise her original role. If Stone returns, it suggests the project is not a full remake but rather a "soft reboot," introducing new leads while featuring original characters in supporting roles.
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In a bold statement, Eszterhas declared: "To those who question why an 80-year-old man is still writing a sexual erotic thriller, I say: 'Reports of my creative impotence have been greatly exaggerated and are ageist.' " He added, "I call my writing partner 'the little pervert,' and he lives deep inside me. He was born at 29 and will die at 29. He told me he wrote this to take audiences on a wild, relentlessly climactic journey, and his current vitality is a source of great joy for me."
via： The Wrap