The 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, which became a commercial success at the global box office, had a difficult time casting the actors in it.

Michael Douglas responded after former costar Sharon Stone said in an interview that they got into a 'heated' argument when they first met and later 'became the greatest of friends.' Douglas says he is 'very surprised' by Stone's recollection.

Sharon Stone says Michael Douglas refused to screen test with her after a Cannes bust-up, fuelling old casting rumours.