In a recent interview with Business Insider, Sharon Stone recounted a heated confrontation with Michael Douglas during the Cannes Film Festival, which she believes impacted their professional relationship during the casting of the iconic film “Basic Instinct.” Stone revealed that Douglas was hesitant to screen test with her due to their prior argument, where she defended a mutual acquaintance during a conversation he dominated.
Stone recalled the moment, stating, “I pushed back my chair and said to him, ‘Let’s step outside,’” which led to a candid exchange that, while not leading to immediate friendship, laid the groundwork for later collaboration. Reflecting on this confrontation, Stone noted that it ultimately worked in their favor when filming, as she was unfazed by Douglas’s temperamental nature, which added depth to their cinematic dynamic.
“Basic Instinct,” which became a defining film for Stone’s career and an influential piece in cinema history for its bold representation and notorious scenes, solidified her status as a notable actress. Stone also shared a personal anecdote regarding the surprise of her nude scene, revealing that she was misled about the extent of on-screen nudity and confronted director Paul Verhoeven after seeing it for the first time during a screening.
In a related development, it was reported last month that Amazon MGM Studios has obtained rights to reboot “Basic Instinct,” with original writer Joe Eszterhas returning for the project. Whether Stone will reprise her role remains uncertain, though she did feature in the 2006 sequel, “Basic Instinct 2.”
This narrative highlights both the personal and professional complexities between actors and the evolution of their relationships over time. It serves as a reminder of how initial conflicts can sometimes lead to productive collaborations in creative fields, and the ongoing influence of iconic films that continue to resonate in popular culture.