American Psycho revival: Austin Butler to play Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's fresh adaptation

Hollywood heartthrob Austin Butler has landed the iconic and unsettling role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel American Psycho, according to Variety. Butler takes on the grey character previously played by Christian Bale in the 2000 film.

?Not a remake!

Christian Bale's critically acclaimed portrayal of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho left an indelible mark on pop culture, and now Austin Butler is ready to put his own spin on the character. However, the upcoming film will not be a remake of the 2000 movie, but rather a brand-new adaptation of Ellis' novel, offering a new perspective on the classic tale.

With a fresh script by Scott Z. Burns, Guadagnino, known for Call Me by Your Name, Challengers,?and Suspiri will bring his unique vision to the project, with reports suggesting he will shift focus to eroticism.?

Austin Butler was not the first choice for the role

Now that he has landed the role, we cannot see anyone but Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman from the current lot but did you know he was not the first choice for the part? The actor has edged out Jacob Elordi, who was previously tipped for the role but couldn't secure it for undisclosed reasons.

Interestingly, both Butler and Elordi share another connection. The actors played Elvis Presley in different films, with Butler starring in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis (2022) and Elordi in Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023).

About American Psycho

American Psycho follows the twisted world of Patrick Bateman, a charismatic investment banker with a dark secret, in the 1980s in New York City. The novel slices through the glittery world of yuppie culture, exploring themes of identity, narcissism, and moral decay. While the book has now become a cult classic for its witty social commentary, it was initially mired in controversy for its graphic and disturbing content including scenes of violence, murder, and mutilation.??

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