Draft:American Psycho (upcoming film)

American Psycho
Directed byLuca Guadagnino
Written byScott Z. Burns
Based onAmerican Psycho
by Bret Easton Ellis
StarringAustin Butler
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Distributed byLionsgate
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

American Psycho is an upcoming American satirical psychological horror film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Scott Z. Burns, based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. The film will star Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman.

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Production

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Development

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On 18 October 2024, it was reported that Luca Guadagnino was in final negotiations to direct a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's 1991 novel American Psycho, with Scott Z. Burns writing the screenplay.[1][2]

Casting

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In December 2024, Austin Butler was announced to be portraying Patrick Bateman.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kroll, Justin (18 October 2024). "Luca Guadagnino To Direct New 'American Psycho' Movie At Lionsgate With Scott Z. Burns Set To Adapt". Deadline. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (18 October 2024). "Luca Guadagnino in Talks to Direct New 'American Psycho' Film for Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  3. ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Seigel, Tatiana; Malkin, Marc (11 December 2024). "Austin Butler to Star as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho'". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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