Austin Butler Cast as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho

Austin Butler has been cast as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel 'American Psycho.' This project is not a direct remake of the 2000 film featuring Christian Bale but aims to provide a fresh interpretation of the story. Butler, recently acclaimed for his role in Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis,' will be joined by Jacob Elordi, who previously portrayed Elvis in Sofia Coppola's film 'Priscilla.' The casting has sparked controversy on social media, with some fans expressing dissatisfaction and concerns about comparisons to Bale's iconic performance. Guadagnino's vision for the film, alongside a new screenplay by Scott Z. Burns, seeks to explore the themes of consumerism and identity in a contemporary context. This adaptation follows Guadagnino's recent successes with films like 'Challengers' and 'Queer.'