Austin Butler is stepping into the chilling shoes of Patrick Bateman in an upcoming remake of American Psycho. Renowned filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to reimagine Bret Easton Ellis’s iconic novel for Lionsgate, bringing his distinctive cinematic flair to the infamous tale.
The project will feature a script penned by Scott Z. Burns and promises to deliver a fresh interpretation of the novel rather than a direct remake of the cult-classic 2000 film that starred Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, and Reese Witherspoon. Earlier speculation had linked Jacob Elordi to the lead role, but Butler has officially taken on the part of the enigmatic Wall Street yuppie and serial killer.
The original film, set in the 1980s, earned critical acclaim for its sharp satire of consumerism and its haunting portrayal of Bateman’s descent into madness. Guadagnino, celebrated for films like Call Me by Your Name, Challengers, and Bones and All, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the story. Fans anticipate that his version may lean into a more sensual and provocative tone, a hallmark of his filmmaking style.
Production is expected to begin after Guadagnino wraps up work on After the Hunt, his forthcoming film starring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield.
As excitement builds around this highly anticipated project, stay tuned for updates on casting, production, and release details.
