Robbie, Gender-Swap Reports Disputed in American Psycho Remake

Initial reports said Margot Robbie was in advanced talks to star in Luca Guadagnino’s remake of American Psycho as a gender‑swapped Patrick Bateman. Subsequent reporting has challenged those claims, stating Robbie is not set to play the lead and that Guadagnino’s take may not be gender‑swapped, with male contenders such as Austin Butler or Jacob Elordi being mentioned. The remake remains in early development and has been long linked to Lionsgate and Guadagnino, with details reportedly still being ironed out. Observers note the original novel and 2000 film were controversial for graphic violence but are cult touchstones, which helps explain sensitivity around casting and interpretation; coverage reflects varying sourcing and accuracy.