Joe Eszterhas, a former Hollywood sensation known for his blockbuster scripts in the 1980s, including 'Flashdance' and 'Basic Instinct', is making a return. A reboot of 'Basic Instinct' is in the works, with Eszterhas set to write it. This iteration of the film will not be a direct sequel but will present the original story from a different angle, while retaining its central characters. Eszterhas's fame peaked with his record-setting script sale for 'Love Hurts', making him a household name and a symbol of a transformative era in the film industry.
Joe Eszterhas was the closest thing to a rockstar that the world of scriptwriters has ever had. He became front-page news with his script for 'Love Hurts', selling for $3 million, the highest price in Hollywood history.
Eszterhas's influence was profound during the transformative years of the movie industry, generating significant news items and innovations, particularly with the release of 'Basic Instinct', which he renamed to enhance commercial appeal.
The announcement of a reboot of 'Basic Instinct' indicates a return of Eszterhas, who will be writing the relaunch. It revisits the original story from a new perspective.
Eszterhas changed the film's title to 'Basic Instinct', a name that proved to be much more commercially successful, leading him to be prominently featured in trade publications and news.
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