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Emerald Fennell Negotiates to Direct 'Anti-Woke' Basic Instinct Reboot

4/7/2026

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Emerald Fennell is in negotiations to direct a Basic Instinct reboot, confirmed by Joe Eszterhas.
Eszterhas praised Fennell's controversial and sexual sensibility, noting her work on Promising Young Woman.
Eszterhas, who wrote the original Basic Instinct, is known for exploring sexuality and power in his films.
He described his writing partner as a youthful spirit.
The reboot has been described as 'anti-woke'.

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Emerald Fennell is in negotiations to direct a Basic Instinct reboot, confirmed by Joe Eszterhas.
Eszterhas praised Fennell's controversial and sexual sensibility, noting her work on Promising Young Woman.
Eszterhas, who wrote the original Basic Instinct, is known for exploring sexuality and power in his films.
He described his writing partner as a youthful spirit.
The reboot has been described as 'anti-woke'.