American Psycho Remake officially announced, Austin Butler will play Christian Bale’s iconic Patrick Bateman

The new American Psycho remake has officially found its new Patrick Bateman and the “sigma” memes of recent years are about to receive a new wave of inspiration as a new generation of American Psycho fans looms on the horizon. A new iteration of Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial novel American Psycho is set to hit screens, with Austin Butler stepping into the shoes of the infamous Wall Street professional by day and serial killer by night.

The character – made iconic by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation, which has since gained cult classic status and a fan base that grows by the hour – is expected to reach new heights of relevance, as Luca Guadagnino, known for acclaimed films like Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All and Challengers will direct this project. According to Variety, The Bourne Ultimatum screenwriter Scott Burns will adapt Ellis’ controversial 1991 novel.

Previous rumors suggested Guadagnino was in discussions with Gen Z star Jacob Elordi to take on the role of Bateman, leaving fans speculating about the final casting choice. This raised the inevitable question: can anyone really top Christian Bale’s chilling portrayal of the character in the 2000 adaptation? And above all, will this new version live up to the legacy of the original, which remains a cornerstone of satirical cinema?

Moreover, the creators have already clarified that the new version is not a direct remake of Mary Harron’s film but a reinterpretation, with Guadagnino reinventing the project from scratch. Having already directed one of the most lauded remakes of the last decade, Suspiria, the queer director is set to bring his typically daring flair for eroticism and vivid imagery to the thematic depths of American Psycho and Bateman’s dual identities.

The novel’s confusing structure, provocative narrative, and critique of consumerist excess, capitalism, the rat race, and obsession with appearance pose a daunting challenge for the next iteration, with multiple boxes to check . Meanwhile, with perfectly polished and sparkly shoes to fill, it remains to be seen whether the Dune: Part Two star will deliver the comedic and captivating performance that won over fans of both Bale’s portrayal and Ellis’ novel .

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