She’s Hollywood’s new hottie! Austin Butler has just been cast as Patrick Bateman in the new adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis’ novel, American Psycho. The 33-year-old American actor, who can be seen in Elvis, Duna 2 and Bikers, was preferred over Jacob Ellord (Euphoria, Saltburn), who was also in the running for the lead role.
A new adaptation of the novel
Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, The Challengers), the feature film will be a new adaptation of the famous novel, rather than a remake of Mary Heron’s cult film, which starred Christian Bale as a serial killer.
For reference, the thriller is set in the mid-Reagan years and follows the psychotic journey of Patrick Bateman, a misogynistic, homophobic and racist Wall Street golden boy, who hides behind his superficial and luxurious exterior a psychopathic personality that drives him. to commit a series of inhuman murders.
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A censored novel
Brett Easton Ellis’ novel, published in 1991, caused a scandal upon its release due to its extreme violence and was censored in several countries. Despite everything, it sold several million copies worldwide. Released in 2000, the film grossed over $34 million on a $7 million budget and is now considered a cult film.
Scott Z. This new movie, written by Burns (Contagion), is set to begin filming in 2025. Luca Guadagnino – whose film Queer with Daniel Craig still doesn’t have a release date in France – has just finished shooting The Hunt alongside Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebir. He is also announced to direct the DC Comics adaptation of Sgt. The Rock with Daniel Craig and Rooms of Separates with Josh O’Connor and Léa Seydoux.
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