Regardless of being referred to as “fake news” by writer Bret Easton Ellis, a current report means that Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming American Psycho film is within the works, however not official simply but.
In accordance with a brand new report from Jeff Sneider in his The InSneider e-newsletter, Guadagnino has nonetheless be engaged on his deliberate American Psycho movie, and that author Scott Z. Burns is predicted to have a script prepared to show in someday within the subsequent few weeks. As for Austin Butler, who was reported to star within the film as Patrick Bateman, his inclusion isn’t assured as of but, however Sneider notes Guadagnino has met with the actor, together with many others, about doubtlessly starring within the film.
Regardless of the work on the film, Sneider’s report says that no official gives or contracts have been prolonged to anybody, that means that, for now, the film isn’t formally greenlit. Sneider reiterates that the challenge could be very a lot actual, although, and calls it a “precedence” to Lionsgate.
What do we all know in regards to the potential new American Psycho film?
Last year, it was reported that this movie gained’t be a remake of that one, nonetheless, and can as an alternative be a completely new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel. At present, no different details about the film, together with who could seem in it or when manufacturing is ready to start out, is understood.
In an announcement on the information, Lionsgate Movement Image Group chair Adam Fogelson praised Guadagnino as a “sensible artist” who they believed will do an incredible job.
“We’re thrilled so as to add one other elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” stated Fogelson. “Luca is a superb artist, and the proper visionary to create an entire new interpretation of this potent and traditional IP.”
Guadagnino has been a busy man over the previous two years. In 2022, the director launched the romantic horror movie Bones and All starring Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet. Final yr, Guadagnino returned with Challengers, the romantic sports activities comedy-drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. Guadagnino’s 2024 wasn’t over, both, because the director launched historic romance drama Queer final November.
For Burns, his final credit score comes because the creator of the Apple TV+ restricted collection Extrapolations. The author has additionally been credited on numerous high-profile movies and likewise created the upcoming Netflix collection Thumblite.
(Supply: The InSneider)
