It’s been reported that Luca Guadagnino is ready to direct an American Psycho reboot starring Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman. However in accordance with Bret Easton Ellis, the creator of the novel on which the enduring 2000 movie was primarily based, there’s no fact to those stories—at the least for now.
Whereas talking on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Ellis debunked the reboot rebot, calling it “faux information.” He defined, “I’ve a sense it’s faux information. I heard someplace, from somebody, that there aren’t any contracts.
“Austin Butler hasn’t signed something to play Patrick Bateman. Luca [Guadagnino] doesn’t have a deal. Scott Burns, who is meant to put in writing the screenplay, doesn’t have a deal both.”
Ellis went on to make clear that, primarily based on his sources, “that is simply faux information that was put on the market to see how an viewers goes to react.”
The unique American Psycho, directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale, is a cult movie, making the concept of a reboot a divisive proposition. Whereas some followers are interested in the concept of Guadagnino (Name Me by Your Title, Bones and All) reinterpreting the story, others query whether or not a remake is important.
Ellis went on to disclose that he hasn’t been concerned in any talks in regards to the potential undertaking. He mentioned: “I’ve nothing to do with this. I’d get some cash in the event that they do that, however I’m not concerned creatively on any stage, and that’s all I do know.”
Hollywood has been recognized to drift unconfirmed initiatives as a means of testing the waters, and with the recognition of American Psycho, it wouldn’t be shocking if the excitement round a reboot serves as a take a look at for potential success.
We’ll simply have to attend and see what’s occurring with this potential movie undertaking.
