Basic Instinct Writer Joe Eszterhas Updates Reboot Status
Originally published Jul 5, 2026
By Glenn Garner · Deadline
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Key points
- Joe Eszterhas is working on a reboot of 'Basic Instinct' for Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists.
- The reboot will feature the return of Catherine Tramell, originally portrayed by Sharon Stone.
- Eszterhas has been involved with the project for nearly 35 years since the original film's release.
Joe Eszterhas, the writer of the 1992 film 'Basic Instinct,' has provided an update on the reboot project he is working on for Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists. The reboot is set to feature the return of Catherine Tramell, the iconic character originally portrayed by Sharon Stone. Eszterhas, who was commissioned to pen the script last year, has been working on the project for nearly 35 years since the original film's release. The reboot is expected to continue the story of the character, maintaining the erotic thriller elements that defined the original. The project is currently in development, and further details are anticipated in the coming months.
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