US EditionNew American Psycho Movie Won't Gender-Swap Serial Killer Protagonist or Star Margot Robbie
Director Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation stays true to Bret Easton Ellis’ novel by retaining the male lead, with Austin Butler rumored for the role, Lionsgate distributing.
- Deadline, citing 'sources close to the project', refuted The Sun's claim that Margot Robbie would play the murderer, confirming Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho will keep a male Patrick Bateman.
- Positioned as a novel-first project, Guadagnino's film intends a faithful adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel rather than a remake of Mary Harron's 2000 film.
- Historically, Patrick Bateman was portrayed on screen by Christian Bale, and no official casting has been announced though Austin Butler has been reported in the mix, with Margot Robbie linked to gender-swapped roles.
- Scott Z. Burns is scripting the film, Frenesy Films is producing it with Sam Pressman as executive producer, and Lionsgate will distribute the project.
- For audiences seeking a female-led take, American Psycho II: All American Girl starred Mila Kunis as a killer inspired by Patrick Bateman.
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New American Psycho Movie Won't Gender-Swap Serial Killer Protagonist or Star Margot Robbie
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‘American Psycho’ Remake Won't Be Gender-Swapped Or Star Margot Robbie After All
The new American Psycho remake won’t gender-swap its leading protagonist or star Margot Robbie after all, contrary to recent reports. Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000) Reports had initially emerged from sites like The Sun, stating that the leading role of the film, originally played by Christian Bale (The Dark Knight) in the 2000 movie, would be gender-swapped for the remake, with Robbie (Barbie) lined up to take on the role, leading to a…
Deadline sources confidently assert that director Luca Guadagnino's remake of American Psycho does not plan to change the central character's gender. Citing "inside sources," British tabloids rushed to report that the role of Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale in the original, will be played by a woman in the new version.
Deadline denies reports of actress Margot Robbie's involvement in the upcoming remake of "American Psycho." British tabloid The Sun previously reported on Robbie's possible involvement in the project. According to one theory, the gender of the main character, maniacal banker Patrick Bateman, could have been changed to a woman, but these speculations have not been confirmed. Who will ultimately play Bateman remains to be seen... The post "Media D…
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