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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Is Margot Robbie about to get ‘Basic'? Steamy reboot fuels casting frenzy
Hollywood may be about to get a lot steamier, again. Margot Robbie is emerging as the clear fan favourite to lead a reboot of Basic Instinct, the 1992 erotic thriller that made Sharon Stone a household name. The new film, described as 'wild and orgasmic,' is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and already has the internet in a full-blown casting meltdown. With no official casting announced yet, speculation is reaching fever pitch online. Social media exploded when fans floated Robbie's name as the perfect modern Catherine Tramell. 'Remake it with Margot Robbie,' one user posted on X, echoing hundreds of similar sentiments. UK bookies have joined the fray, putting Robbie at 3/1 odds, just behind Florence Pugh at 2/1. Other contenders include Sydney Sweeney, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ana de Armas, and Jodie Comer. Adding fuel to the fire, original screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has signed a $4 million deal to write the reboot. Now 80, Eszterhas clapped back at ageist criticism with a statement that's as provocative as the project itself. 'The rumours of my cinematic impotence are exaggerated,' he said. 'My writing partner, the Twisted Little Man, is sky high up for this. He promises a wild and orgasmic ride.' The original Basic Instinct followed Michael Douglas as a detective entangled with sultry novelist Tramell, played with unforgettable menace by Stone. The film made over $350 million globally and featured one of the most iconic, and controversial, interrogation scenes in cinema history. With Margot Robbie's star only rising post-Barbie, fans are convinced she's the only one who can pull off the role with equal amounts of danger and allure. Whether she takes the plunge or not, the buzz is building, and this reboot is already one of the most anticipated (and lusted after) revivals of the decade.
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Taylor Russell Exits "The Thomas Crown Affair" Remake
Yara Sameh Taylor Russell will no longer be involved in Amazon MGM Studios' reimagining of 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' where she was set to star opposite Michael B. Jordan. Production on the movie, directed by Jordan, is underway in London. Russell had dropped from the movie due to creative differences, and the studio will be recasting her role as progress continues toward the film's March 5, 2027 theatrical release date. 'The Thomas Crown Affair' also stars Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart. Drew Pearce wrote the script, with plot details being kept under wraps, following a previous draft written by Wes Tooke and Justin Britt-Gibson, which was based on the original film. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo are producing the picture for Outlier Society, alongside Charles Roven via Atlas Entertainment. Patrick McCormick and Toberoff Productions' Marc Toberoff also serve as producers. Alan Trustman (writer of the original 1968 film starring Steve McQueen) is an executive producer. Russell is best known for her standout turns in Trey Edward Shults' A24 feature 'Waves,' for which she won the breakthrough actor award at the Gotham Awards, and Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All,' which earned her the emerging actress prize at the Venice Film Festival and nominations from the Gothams and Independent Spirit Awards. Russell will be seen next in the Korean thriller 'Hope' by Na Hong-jin, opposite Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Hoyeon; starring in Frank Ocean's upcoming film opposite David Jonnson; and in talks for a remake of 'Single White Female' with Jenna Ortega for Sony. She recently made her stage debut in director Jamie Lloyd's critically acclaimed revival of Lucy Prebble's play, 'The Effect,' which had a run in London and New York. Russell made her directorial debut with the short documentary 'The Heart Still Hums,' which she co-directed and won best documentary short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Basic Instinct' reboot confirmed as original writer cashes in big
In a move sure to ignite both nostalgia and controversy, Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists has officially greenlit a reboot of Basic Instinct, the infamous 1992 erotic thriller that made cinematic history. The project is now in active development, and the original film's screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has signed on to write the reboot, reportedly for a massive $4 million pay check. Producer Scott Stuber has acquired the rights and is aiming to retain the provocative edge that defined the original. Sharon Stone's legendary portrayal of crime novelist Catherine Trammel and Michael Douglas's detective Nick Curran became pop culture icons, particularly after the film's notorious interrogation scene. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the original pulled in over $350 million worldwide and sparked decades of debate about sex, power, and female agency in Hollywood. Now, with Eszterhas back in the writer's chair, the reboot is expected to stay true to the essence of the original while introducing a modern lens. The move also marks a potential return of the big-screen erotic thriller, a genre that has mostly vanished in the current studio climate. Industry chatter is already swirling about who might take over the iconic roles, but casting has not yet been announced. The timing is notable, as streaming platforms increasingly compete for attention with buzzy adult thrillers. The reboot of Basic Instinct could become a defining moment for Amazon's film strategy. Fans of the original are both excited and wary, wondering how the sensual shock factor will translate in 2025. Though no release date has been confirmed, expectations are high for a bold and boundary-pushing reinterpretation of a film that once redefined the thriller genre.
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4 days ago
- Entertainment
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"Basic Instinct" Reboot in Works
Yara Sameh Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and Scott Stuber have acquired the rights to the relaunch of the 1992 thriller 'Basic Instinct,' with the original film's writer Joe Eszterhas returning to pen the script. Producers of the not-yet-titled film include UA's Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt and Vault Entertainment's Craig Baumgarten. Adam Griffin of Vault Entertainment will executive produce. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, 'Basic Instinct' became a cultural phenomenon and box office hit, grossing over $350 million worldwide. Known for its provocative themes, 'Basic Instinct' follows detective Nick Curran (Douglas) investigating a brutal murder that leads him into a dangerous game of seduction with prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Stone), a manipulative crime novelist. Eszterhas is a Hungarian-American screenwriter who began his career as a journalist. His hit films include 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Jagged Edge' (1985) and 'Basic Instinct' (1992). Known for his provocative scripts that explore themes of sexuality, power, and moral ambiguity, Eszterhas authored the acclaimed memoir 'Hollywood Animal' (2004), which offers a candid look at the film industry. Other upcoming projects from Stuber include Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' for Netflix, and 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the Scott Cooper-directed drama that stars 'The Bear' breakout Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen when the iconic singer hit an existential crossroads and turned it into the seminal album 'Nebraska,' for 20th Century Studios and Disney — both films are coming out this fall. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
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6 days ago
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Guy Ritchie Exits Amazon MGM Studios ‘Road House 2'
We're hearing that Guy Ritchie is no longer directing Amazon MGM Studios' Road House 2, the sequel to the Jake Gyllenhaal 2024 movie that pulled in over 50M viewers on Prime Video and was one of the most-watched pics on the OTT service. That number eventually rose to 80M in the pic's first eight weeks. No reason was given as to why Ritchie un-attached himself. More from Deadline Charles Roven Reflects On Career & Collaborations, Says 'Road House 2' Likely Starting In September – Taormina Hailee Steinfeld To Star Opposite Miles Teller In Olympics Pic 'Winter Games' From Paramount & Star Thrower Cooper Koch Joins Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' At Amazon MGM Studios Road House 2 remains an important priority for Amazon MGM Studios, and the plan is to keep this production on track to shoot in the fall. A search for a new director is underway, and sources say casting continues. In Part 2, Gyllenhaal reprises his role as ex-UFC fighter Dalton from a script by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die). Road House 2 is produced by Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven and Alex Gartner, Gyllenhaal's Nine Stories Productions with Josh McLaughlin executive producing. The Doug Liman-directed 2024 movie, which made its world premiere at SXSW, was a reboot of the cult 1989 film starring Patrick Swayze. In that pic, Gyllenhaal's Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott also starred. Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune franchise actor Dave Bautista is circling a role in Road House 2. Sherlock Homes and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels filmmaker Ritchie hit a high point at the global box office in 2019 with his live-action take on Disney animated classic Aladdin, starring Will Smith, which minted $1.05 billion. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
