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Joe Eszterhas Scores $4M Deal for 'Basic Instinct' Reboot

7/18/2025

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Joe Eszterhas, the mastermind behind “Basic Instinct,” has landed a lucrative $4 million deal to pen a reboot for Amazon MGM Studios. Fans may see Sharon Stone return as the unforgettable Catherine Tramell. This new take promises to embrace the original's provocative themes while Eszterhas, now 80, pivots towards faith and family in his storytelling.

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Joe Eszterhas, the mastermind behind “Basic Instinct,” has landed a lucrative $4 million deal to pen a reboot for Amazon MGM Studios. Fans may see Sharon Stone return as the unforgettable Catherine Tramell. This new take promises to embrace the original's provocative themes while Eszterhas, now 80, pivots towards faith and family in his storytelling.