'From Basic Instinct to Blue Beetle': The evolution of Sharon Stone's Hollywood career

The "Basic Instinct" star, Sharon Stone, has chosen her next challenging role in the vibrant universe of DC. She's set to bring Victoria Kord to life in Warner Bros/DC's "Blue Beetle", adding a star-studded charm to an already exciting line-up.

"From Casino to Blue Beetle": Sharon Stone's Iconic Hollywood Journey

Stone, who received an Oscar nomination for her exceptional performance in Martin Scorsese's "Casino", has proven her acting prowess time and again. As reported by Deadline, the acclaimed actress will be a part of the "Blue Beetle" movie directed by Angel Manuel Soto and scripted by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer. John Rickard will produce the movie, with Xolo Maridueña taking on the titular role.

The roster also boasts names like George Lopez, Adrianna Barraza, Harvey Guillén, Bruna Marquezine, Damián Alcázar, Belissa Escobedo, and Elpidia Carrillo.

"Victoria Kord in Blue Beetle": An Exciting New Character for Sharon Stone

Originally developed for HBO Max, the movie has since moved to theatrical release and is scheduled to hit the screens on Aug. 18, 2023. Warner Bros. has been on a winning streak lately with the smashing box office success of "The Batman", and "Blue Beetle" is expected to continue this trend.

Stone's character, Victoria Kord, is believed to be a new addition created for the film and possibly the wife of Ted Kord. Ted Kord, the second Blue Beetle in DC lore, is an industrialist and the owner of KORD Industries, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises. He eventually joins the Justice League.

"A New Character Created for the Film": The Interesting Twist in the DC Universe

While the "Blue Beetle" was originally launched by Charleston Comics in November 1966, DC acquired the Charleston heroes in the mid-1980s. The introduction of a new character, Victoria Kord, adds an intriguing layer to this storied universe.

From her unforgettable roles in "Basic Instinct" and "Casino" to playing Kaley Cuoco’s character's mother on "The Flight Attendant", season 2, and Lenore Osgood on Ryan Murphy’s Netflix horror series "Ratched", Sharon Stone's exciting journey in Hollywood continues to evolve with "Blue Beetle".

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