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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
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Basic Instinct is a 1992 erotic thriller starring Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, a crime novelist caught up in a murder investigation. Its commercial success led to plans for a sequel, with Stone returning as Tramell.
Kurt Russell was reportedly considered for the male lead, but the casting process stalled amid disagreements and a lawsuit brought by Stone. The sequel eventually starred British actor David Morrissey opposite Stone.
The film’s poor box-office performance and five Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, made it a notable sequel failure. The casting history matters because Russell was reportedly approved for a role that became linked to the film’s reception.