The brand new American Psycho: Austin Butler.
Based on Selection, the Elvis and Dune: Half Two star has been tapped to play the position of Patrick Bateman within the new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ well-known 1991 novel. The brand new movie might be directed by Name Me By Your Title and Challengers’ Luca Guadagnino.
The commerce experiences that “below the lens of Guadagnino … the brand new tackle the e book may have a bigger erotic emphasis than the unique horror satire. Guadagnino has additionally dabbed into style in Suspiria and Bones and All. Whereas Butler is connected to play the lead position within the film, Guadagnino may need have interpreted the Patrick Bateman character in a a lot totally different approach than its earlier incarnation.”
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The unique movie adaptation of American Psycho got here out in 2000. Directed by Mary Harron, the movie turned the breakthrough position for a younger Christian Bale. The film did modestly properly in theaters then turned a significant cult hit on house video. It later impressed a direct-to-video sequel, American Psycho 2, starring Mila Kunis.
Since then, Ellis’ novel has even be changed into an American Psycho stage musical (which included Huey Lewis’ “Hip to be Sq.” and Phil Collins’ “Within the Air Tonight” as musical numbers). The present premiered on Broadway within the spring of 2016, however solely lasted for about 80 performances.
It might not really feel prefer it if you watch it now, however Harron’s American Psycho is now virtually 1 / 4 of a century previous. So there’s absolutely one thing that might be accomplished with a contemporary replace of that materials. Frankly, American Psycho could also be extra related now than ever, and Guadagnino confirmed along with his Suspiria that he’s greater than able to making a strong remake of a movie broadly considered a traditional. Paired with Butler, the mission might be fairly fascinating.
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