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American Psycho Reboot Mystery: Why No Gender-Swap Despite Rumors

The rumors about a gender-swapped American Psycho remake have been officially debunked. Director Luca Guadagnino is developing a fresh adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel with writer Scott Z. Burns. The new version will focus more on erotic themes rather than being a direct remake of the 2000 film. Casting discussions are underway for the Patrick Bateman role, with several actors reportedly in consideration.

Key Points: Luca Guadagnino American Psycho Remake Cast and Updates

  • Rumors suggested Margot Robbie would lead gender-swapped version
  • Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi considered for Patrick Bateman role
  • New adaptation emphasizes erotic themes over 2000 film
  • Script by Scott Z Burns praised as "coming out very handsomely"
  • Lionsgate calls Guadagnino "perfect visionary" for classic IP
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New 'American Psycho' movie is not getting 'gender-swapped'

Director Luca Guadagnino confirms his American Psycho adaptation won't be gender-swapped, reveals script progress and potential casting for Patrick Bateman role.

"We are really working hard to bring to the screen a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' 'American Psycho' - Luca Guadagnino"

Mumbai, Oct 29

The rumours about the Hollywood classic 'American Psycho' getting gender-swapped are finally put to rest. Last week, it was claimed that the Queer director Luca Guadagnino's reimagining of Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 thriller novel would feature a female version of Patrick Bateman.

Rumours had suggested Margot Robbie was linked to the leading role, but Guadagnino is still yet to find his Bateman, with Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi previously said to be in the running for the role, reports 'Female First UK'.

American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale), a wealthy Manhattan investment banker who hides his psychopathic violence and murderous impulses behind a facade of charm and material success. As his obsession with status and control deepens, his grip on reality unravels, exposing the emptiness and brutality of 1980s consumer culture.

Deadline first busted the rumours of the film's gender-swap. Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' has been adapted by writer Scott Z. Burns, with the 'After the Hunt' filmmaker previously teasing script was "coming out very handsomely".

Appearing in a video segment at CinemaCon, the director said, "We are really working hard to bring to the screen a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' 'American Psycho', a book that I deeply love that is something that influenced me so much. (Scott Z. Burns) is doing an incredible job. The script is coming out very handsomely".

Although Guadagnino didn't reveal any of the cast for his 'American Psycho' movie, the director teased he was currently in "conversation with very exciting performers to play the leads".

Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' will be the second movie version of Ellis' book, with the author's work first being adapted in the eponymous 2000 film. The first 'American Psycho' movie starred Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, Jared Leto as Paul Allen, Willem Dafoe as Detective Donald Kimball, Chloe Sevigny as Jean, Reese Witherspoon as Evelyn Williams and Matt Ross as Luis Carruthers.

The upcoming movie will not be a direct remake of the 2000 version, with Guadagnino's adaptation set to offer a fresh take on the story and place greater emphasis on its erotic themes. Lionsgate film chief Adam Fogelson has praised Guadagnino as the "perfect visionary" to lead the new iteration of 'American Psycho'.

He said in a statement, "We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate. Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP".

After the new 'American Psycho' movie was announced, Matt Ross admitted Guadagnino had his "work cut out" to match the quality of the first film.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Christian Bale's performance was iconic! Austin Butler or Jacob Elordi have big shoes to fill. Hope they focus on the psychological depth rather than just making it more "erotic" as mentioned.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied this film in college, I'm excited to see Guadagnino's take. His Call Me By Your Name showed incredible sensitivity - curious how he'll handle the violence and satire.
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Arjun K
The themes of empty consumerism and status obsession are even more relevant today in our Instagram age. Hope they update the commentary for modern times while keeping the core intact.
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Meera T
Honestly, why remake such a perfect film? Sometimes classics should be left alone. The original said everything that needed to be said about corporate culture and male vanity.
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David E
The emphasis on erotic themes worries me a bit. The original worked because the violence was clinical and detached - making it sensual might romanticize the character's pathology.

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