Emerald Fennell\u2019s reps are shutting down recent claims that she is directing the upcoming Basic Instinct<\/em> reboot.<\/p>\n After screenwriter Joe Eszterhas told The Guardian<\/em><\/a> on April 7 that he was negotiating with the Promising Young Woman<\/em> director for the remake, a rep for Fennell told People<\/em><\/a>, \u201cThere\u2019s no truth to this.\u201d<\/p>\n The original 1992 film stars Michael Douglas as a detective who develops a romance with the prime suspect of a murder case (Sharon Stone). The erotic thriller was met with mixed reviews from critics when it premiered. Despite the poor critical reception, the movie has gained a cult following over the years.<\/p>\n While Fennell is not on board for Basic Instinct<\/em>, she is no stranger to writing and directing controversial films. Her debut movie, Promising Young Woman<\/em>, received critical acclaim when it premiered in 2020 for its bold take on rape culture. Next came Fennell\u2019s sophomore film, Saltburn<\/em>, which explores themes of class. In 2026, the director\u2019s movie adaptation of Wuthering Heights<\/em> sparked backlash for straying too far from Emily Bront\u00eb\u2019s original novel written in 1847.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n Despite the recent criticism Fennell has received over Wuthering Heights<\/em>, Eszterhas thought she was the perfect fit for a Basic Instinct<\/em> reboot. “Her sensibility is exactly right,\u201d he told The Guardian<\/em>. \u201cShe\u2019s someone who is not afraid of controversy and sexuality. So I\u2019m thrilled by that. I hope it works out.\u201d<\/p>\n Stone, who starred in the 1992 movie, has expressed a lack of interest in appearing in the reboot film. She said in an interview with Business Insider<\/em> on August 1, 2025 that her most controversial scene in Basic Instinct<\/em> served as a double-edged sword in her career. \u201cIt made me an icon,\u201d she said, \u201cbut it didn’t bring me respect.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/a> Margot Robbie Talks Codependency of ‘Wuthering Heights’ Shoot, Felt ‘Unmoored’ Without Jacob Elordi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Margot Robbie Calls Jacob Elordi\u2019s On-Set Gesture During ‘Wuthering Heights’ Scene “Romantic”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Sharon Stone Says She Slapped ‘Basic Instinct’ Director After Watching Explicit Interrogation Scene <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ‘Real Housewives’ Alum Jen Shah Takes Full Responsibility for Fraud Scheme After Prison<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Hilary Duff Says Psychic Delivered Message From Ex Aaron Carter<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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