Sharon Stone Slams “Anti-Woke” Remake of Basic Instinct
📺 A Fiery Reaction on NBC’s Today Show
Hollywood icon Sharon Stone, one of the most influential actresses in global cinema, made headlines after her appearance on NBC’s Today. The actress reacted with sarcasm and open skepticism to the upcoming remake of her legendary thriller Basic Instinct, a project currently being promoted as an “anti-woke” film under the supervision of original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas.
🎥 Amazon MGM’s Controversial Revival
The new version, produced by Amazon MGM, is being positioned as a provocative response to modern political correctness. Eszterhas is reportedly writing a fresh script that seeks to revive the audacity of the 1992 classic. But instead of nostalgia, the news has sparked intense backlash online—and visible frustration from Stone herself.
💬 Stone’s Scathing Comments
When asked about the remake, Stone didn’t hold back: “If they’re going to do it the way I did it, I don’t know why the hell they would. Go ahead, but… good luck. I’ve retired once before… I’ve nearly died twice. What are they going to do now? Kill me again? Go ahead.”
In a separate interview with The Guardian, she was even sharper: “There will be no remake of Basic Instinct. Joe Eszterhas couldn’t even write himself a script to get out of Walgreens.”
🔎 The Film That Made—and Haunted—Her
The original Basic Instinct catapulted Sharon Stone to superstardom but also left her battling years of scrutiny and professional challenges. She has often revealed how the film denied her the respect she deserved in Hollywood.
In fact, during her divorce proceedings in 2004, a judge questioned her fitness as a mother, citing her role in the film. Stone recalled the trauma, saying: “It broke my heart.”
📢 Final Thoughts
The planned “anti-woke” remake may aim to reignite controversy, but with Sharon Stone herself openly dismissing the project, the film already faces an uphill battle. For many fans, there will only ever be one Catherine Tramell—and only one Sharon Stone.
Do you think Basic Instinct should be remade, or should the classic remain untouched? 🔥
