Austin Butler is seemingly subsequent in line to return some videotapes in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming American Psycho reboot. However, in line with Bret Easton Ellis, who wrote the American Psycho novel, that may not truly be true. Ellis revealed “American Psycho” in 1992, and the novel rapidly grew to become probably the most banned books in America. Mary Harron’s 2000 adaptation, starring Christian Bale, has grow to be a timeless traditional, and is endlessly quoted, cosplayed, and memed throughout the web, with modern followers now capable of recognize the movie for the darkish comedy it’s, not the glorification of violence critics as soon as thought it to be.
Guadagnino’s American Psycho remake was introduced in October 2024, and Austin Butler has reportedly been forged as Patrick Bateman within the reboot. Nevertheless, Bret Easton Ellis would not consider the announcement. Talking on his personal podcast (The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast), the writer threw doubt over the upcoming remake. “I’ve a sense it’s faux information,” he started. Luca Guadagnino’s remake was first reported by Deadline final October, who confirmed the film via sources. However, an official announcement has not been made by the director or Lionsgate (who maintain the rights to American Psycho). Ellis continued:
“I heard someplace, from somebody, that there are not any contracts. Austin Butler hasn’t signed something to play Patrick Bateman. Luca doesn’t have a deal. Scott Burns, who is meant to write down the screenplay, doesn’t have a deal both.”
Based on Bret Easton Ellis, the announcement was merely a strategy to check audiences’ response to the information, earlier than the movie was formally introduced. “From varied sources that I’ve, that is simply faux information that was put on the market to see how an viewers goes to react,” he mentioned. Luca Guadagnino has had a hell of a 2024, coming off back-to-back successes with Challengers and Queer. If Deadline’s report is true, Guadagnino might be including the remake of the beloved 2000 darkish comedy to his already exemplary filmography.
Bret Easton Ellis Has “Nothing to Do With” the ‘American Psycho’ Remake
Till we get an official announcement from Lionsgate or Luca Guadagnino, the state of the American Psycho reboot is anybody’s guess. If Ellis is flawed, and Lionsgate are “secretly” engaged on the remake, the writer revealed he has completely nothing to do with it. “If it does exist, I’m not concerned, I’ve nothing to do with this,” he mentioned. He then joked that he’ll seemingly obtain a good paycheck from the movie, however he has no hand in shaping the film creatively. “I would get some cash in the event that they do that, however I’m not concerned creatively on any degree, and that’s all I do know.”
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Whereas Guadagnino’s devoted fan base is perhaps excited a couple of potential American Psycho remake, die-hard followers of the 2000 film starring Christian Bale see it as nothing however a studio money seize. Lionsgate had a really powerful 2024, with lots of their suspected deliberate tentpole films flopping on the field workplace. Some suspect the American Psycho remake to be a means for the studio to simply recuperate some desperately wanted money.
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April 14, 2000
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101 minutes