CinemaRumors of a new adaptation of ‘American Psycho’ are ‘fake news’, says author

Bret Easton Ellisauthor of the book that inspired the film American Psycho (2000), believes that news about a new film adaptation is false.

In October 2024, it was announced that Luca Guadagnino would be behind the unreleased feature film. The film would focus on the novel published in 1991 and would not be a remake of the first version, starring Christian Bale.

Robert Pattinson would have been considered to play the protagonist Patrick Bateman. In December, the Variety confirmed that the role would, in fact, be Austin Butler.

Second Ellishowever, the rumors must be false. In his self-titled podcast, the author said: “I have a feeling it’s fake news” (via NME).

“I heard from someone, somewhere that there are no contracts. Austin Butler hasn’t signed anything to play Patrick Bateman. Luke there is no agreement. Scott Burnswho was supposed to write the script, also doesn’t have an agreement,” he argued. “From the various sources I have, this is just fake news spread out there to see how the public will react.”

Ellis further added: “If there is [nova adaptação]I’m not involved. I have nothing to do with it. Maybe I’ll get some money if they do that, but I’m not involved creatively on any level, and that’s all I know.”

In the original film, set in the 1980s, Patrick Bateman leads a double life as a Wall Street businessman and serial killer.

The most recent production of Guadagninowho directed films such as Suspiria (2018) and Call Me By Your Name (2017), it is Queerstarring Daniel Craig. Check out the synopsis:

1950. William Lee, an American expatriate in Mexico City, spends his days largely alone, except for some contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an ex-military expatriate new to town, shows him that it may finally be possible to form an intimate connection with someone.