Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, American Psycho, is taking shape, with its Patrick Bateman having now been cast.
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Austin Butler, known for his roles in Elvis, Dune: Part 2, The Bikeriders and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood will star as the central character in the film which is being written by Scott Z Burns (Extrapolations), as was first reported by Variety.
The film is being described as a new take on Ellis's novel, rather than an adaptation of the 2000 film which starred Christian Bale and was directed by Mary Harron, meaning it could end up being quite different interpretation of the story.
It will follow Guadagnino's recent films including Challengers and Queer, as well as his upcoming 2025 film After the Hunt, which will star Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri.
Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Lionsgate
American Psycho follows wealthy, narcissistic investment banker Patrick Bateman, who lives in New York and hides his double life as a serial killer.
When Guagnino's new take on the novel was first announced, the chair of production company Lionsgate said of the project: "We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate. Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP."
As well as his film work, Butler this year starred in Masters of the Air, the nine-part epic Second World War drama from executive producers Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman.
His other upcoming projects include Ari Aster's western black comedy Eddington, which also stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone, as well as Darren Aronofsky's crime thriller film, also starring Zoë Kravitz and Regina King.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
