The 1992 thriller 'Basic Instinct' is being rebooted with original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas. Under Scott Stuber's United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios, the film aims to revisit its iconic story. Sharon Stone may reprise her role amidst discussions about the film's controversial portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.

Amazon MGM and producer Scott Stuber have obtained the rights to relaunch Basic Instinct, Entertainment Weekly has learned. Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, who penned the original 1992 erotic thriller, is on board to write the project. Stuber, Nik Nesbit, and Craig Baumgarten will produce the film.

"Basic Instinct" writer Joe Eszterhas is writing an "anti-woke" reboot of the film for Amazon MGM, with Sharon Stone expected to return.