Austin Butler confirmed to play Patrick Bateman in the remake of American Psycho

Scott Z. Burns, known for his work on movies such as Contagion, The Bourne Ultimatum, and The Report, will pen the adaptation. The project comes from Hollywood studio Lionsgate and will be produced by Frenesy Films.

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It will be executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, who had produced the original movie through his company, Pressman Film. Butler, who earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic, received critical acclaim for starring in Dune: Part Two and The Bikeriders as well as the miniseries Masters of the Air.

He will next star in Ari Aster’s comedy-western Eddington, alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, as well as Darren Aronofsky’s ’90s-set crime thriller Caught Stealing with Zoe Kravitz. Guadagnino, who earlier helmed Challengers, Suspiria, Bones and All, A Bigger Splash, and Call Me By Your Name, most recently directed Queer, starring Daniel Craig.

He is currently working on After the Hunt with Julia Roberts playing the lead role.

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