Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Margot Robbie in the Hot Seat for a 'Wild and Orgasmic' Basic Instinct Reboot!

Aussie A-Lister Margot Robbie has emerged as a favourite to star in a 'wild and orgasmic' reboot of the '90s cult classic Basic Instinct

GET READY FOR A WILD AND ORGASMIC RIDE! Margot Robbie is the hottest contender to star in a sultry reboot of the 1992 cult classic Basic Instinct, and we've got the scoop!

Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists has acquired the rights to an as-yet-untitled remake of the erotic thriller that sent pulses racing back in the day. And with news of the reboot spreading like wildfire on social media, fans are going wild speculating about who could possibly fill Sharon Stone's iconic stilettos.

But according to UK bookmaker William Hill, Margot Robbie is the clear front-runner at 3/1 odds! Just behind her is Florence Pugh at 2/1, followed by a slew of other talented actresses vying for the coveted role. Sydney Sweeney is at 5/1, Anya Taylor-Joy at 6/1, Ana de Armas at 8/1, and Jodie Comer at 10/1. And if you're feeling adventurous, Lady Gaga is an outside chance at 12/1 odds!

The original film, known for its explicit content, including Stone's now-iconic interrogation scene, shot the actress into the stratosphere

But what about the original's screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas? He's got a $4 million deal to pen the reboot and is stoked to be bringing back the steamy vibes that made Basic Instinct a box office phenomenon. "I'm not dead yet, folks!" he quipped. "The Twisted Little Man is still living inside me, and he's 'sky high up' to bring you a wild and orgasmic ride!"

The original Basic Instinct was a global gross of over $350 million, with Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas sizzling on screen as Detective Nick Curran and novelist Catherine Tramell. But let's be real, the real star of the show was Stone herself – that iconic interrogation scene still sends shivers down our spines!

As for Margot Robbie, she's no stranger to playing strong, seductive women. Who could forget her turn as Tonya Harding in I, Tonya? Sharon Stone herself even endorsed Robbie for the role back in 2023! "I adore Margot Robbie so probably her," Stone gushed on The Lady Gang Podcast. "She is so talented. After I saw her playing Tonya Harding, I was like you're it!"

The 1992 film followed Douglas as Detective Nick Curran, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous seduction game with novelist Catherine Tramell (Stone), a prime suspect in a murder investigation

So, will Margot Robbie be the one to bring this sultry reboot to life? Only time (and Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists) will tell! Stay tuned for more updates on The Scholarly Note!

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