People are complaining about how austin butler's everywhere but in reality he's been in 2 movies since elvis.”

There are few actors better suited to their roles than Christian Bale and Patrick Bateman. American Psycho is a classic that still more than holds up today, but Luca Guadagnino of Challengers and Quuer fame is looking to leave his own mark on the iconic character of Bateman.

Austin Butler will star as Patrick Bateman in the new "American Psycho" movie, according to Variety. Luca Guadagnino will direct the new movie, which Scott Z. Burns wrote. They have said the movie will not be a remake of the original 2000 "American Psycho" movie but will be a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel.

The film is said to be pulled more from the Bret Easton Ellis book than the 2000 Christian Bateman movie. Austin Butler to Star as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho

Austin Butler is set to take on one of his most challenging roles yet, playing the iconic Patrick Bateman in a fresh adaptation of American Psycho. The new project, helmed by Luca Guadagnino, promises to bring a bold new vision to the psychological thriller.

In reporting from Variety confirming Butler in the role, one of those actors was directly named as Butler’s rival for the part, thanks to rumors that Euphoria star Jacob Elordi was also in the running. Which isn’t a bad alternative to have mentioned in the same conversation as Mr. Butler.

Austin Butler is set to star as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho. This won't be a remake of

Austin Butler has officially been cast as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming fresh adaptation of American Psycho.

Luca Guadagnino is set to entertain the audience with his new interpretation of the Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel American Psycho. According to Variety,

Austin Butler has been slated to star in Luca Guadagnino’s new interpretation of the novel American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate, according to a Variety report. Despite rumours that Jacob Elordi was being eyed for the starring role, Butler came through in the end.

Butler’s casting as the investment banker who lives a double life as a serial killer sparked huge reactions online. Fans brought up the fact that Butler infamously did method acting when he played Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic.