Mary Harron’s American Psycho (2000) has turn into kind of a contemporary traditional over time regardless of not being tremendous well-received again within the day. The key? Christian Bale’s killer efficiency. Now, we have discovered that Luca Guadagnino’s new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel has recruited an actor who might match or high these vibes: Austin Butler.
It hasn’t even been two months since we discovered about Lionsgate’s intent to maneuver ahead with a brand new adaptation of the novel (this is not a remake of the unique film). Certain, Guadagnino because the director was a fairly good begin, and scribe Scott Z. Burns wasn’t a small title both. However that is a kind of initiatives that lives or dies relying on the actor carrying the film on its again. Fortunately, Lionsgate and Guadagnino have secured among the finest younger gamers working right now.
Selection, which seems to be conserving shut tabs on this venture, revealed the casting information. The positioning acknowledges rumors that Jacob Elordi might’ve circled the half, however would not straight-up verify if he truly examined for it. In any case, each rising stars have one thing in widespread: having performed Elvis just lately, for Baz Luhrmann and Sofia Coppola respectively.
Butler has rapidly turn into one of many hottest names in Hollywood, working with Luhrmann, Jeff Nichols, Denis Villeneuve, and Cary Joji Fukunaga throughout movie and TV. Up subsequent? He is been a part of Ari Aster’s subsequent film, Eddington, and might be connected to Michael Mann’s Warmth 2, amongst many different initiatives. At age 33, that is fairly the curriculum. Anybody who noticed Dune: Half Two earlier this yr is aware of he was a terrific as our favorite bald psycho Feyd-Rautha, so he is undoubtedly able to hit the bottom working as Patrick Bateman, methinks.
As for Guadagnino, he continues to be probably the most prolific and profitable filmmakers working right now. This yr alone, he launched Challengers and Queer, has shot After the Hunt, and has begun to circle a handful of initiatives, together with Sgt. Rock for DC Studios, which can very effectively turn into his subsequent manufacturing and mark a reunion with Daniel Craig after Queer. We’re nonetheless ready for affirmation on that entrance although, so keep tuned.