There’s an thought of a Patrick Schwarzenegger… who’s campaigning to star in Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming American Psycho adaptation.
Following his current activate HBO’s The White Lotus, the actor is as soon as once more setting his sights on the coveted function of Patrick Bateman, which was beforehand portrayed by Christian Bale within the 2000 characteristic movie based mostly on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel.
“I’d love nothing extra ;)” wrote Schwarzenegger to a fan on X who prompt he be forged within the Lionsgate undertaking.
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Schwarzenegger beforehand declared it might be “my dream” to play Bateman when the difference was introduced in October, to be penned by Scott Z. Burns.
American Psycho was a groundbreaking and controversial work when it was revealed in 1991, not just for its iconic Manhattan funding banker-turned-serial killer but in addition for its unbelievable consideration to element for the world it was coming into, in addition to the graphic violence its primary character delivered, resulting in it being censored in a number of international locations.
Whereas the primary movie starring Bale and directed by Mary Harron has gained a following over time, sources say that fairly than a remake, Guadagnino’s movie shall be a brand new adaptation of Ellis’ novel. The property is one thing the studio has been making an attempt to crack for a while, and following current conferences with Guadagnino, execs felt he was the right option to deliver a recent take.
