# In 2001, Kurt Russell was “approved by everybody” for a movie he didn’t get. 5 years later, it won 5 Razzies and lost $70 million

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2001-kurt-russell-was-approved-by-everybody-for-a-movie-he-didnt-get-5-years-later-it-won-5-razzies-and-lost-70-million/
- Published: 2026-11-02T22:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T23:21:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/kurt-russell-approved-by-everybody-movie-won-5-razzies/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Kurt Russell was approved for *Basic Instinct 2* but did not get the role.
- David Morrissey was cast after production delays and a lawsuit.
- The sequel lost more than $70 million and won five Razzies.

## Summary

In 2001, Kurt Russell was reportedly among the actors considered to star opposite Sharon Stone in *Basic Instinct 2*. The film’s producers later said Russell had been approved by Stone, the producers and the studio, but the casting process stalled amid disagreements and Stone’s lawsuit.

The sequel eventually went ahead with David Morrissey instead. Released five years later, it performed poorly, losing more than $70 million and winning five Razzies, including Worst Picture and Worst Actress for Stone. Russell’s absence meant he avoided a role associated with the film’s failure.

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