American Psycho fans are furious after a new adaptation of the film was announced, 24 years after the classic. Released starring Christian Bale.
Bale, 50, earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of yuppy serial killer Patrick Bateman in the 2000 film directed by Mary Harron, a film that created a cult following for decades.
But now, Call Me By Your Name director and Oscar nominee Luca Guadagnino is in “final negotiations” to direct a new film adaptation based on Brett Easton Ellis' original 1991 novel.
Adam Fogelson is president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. said: 'We are delighted to add another great filmmaker to our upcoming roster. Luca is a great artist and a great visionary to create a completely new interpretation of this powerful and classic IP.
Bourne Ultimatum's Scott Z. Burns wrote the screenplay for the new film.
American Psycho fans are furious after a new adaptation of the film was announced 24 years after the release of Christian Bale's classic.
Bale, 50, earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of yuppie serial killer Patrick Bateman in the 2000 film directed by Mary Harron, a film that created a cult following for decades.
It is currently unknown who will play Batman, but the decision to make the film has left fans furious over the “pointless” ending.
One fan wrote: “Sorry we don't need a new American Psycho movie.” I don't care if Patrick Bateman directs. No! Let there be something more sacred.
Another wrote: 'I think Mary Harron's American Psycho is so perfect that another adaptation seems pointless.
Others wrote: “The American Psycho remake is the last thing we need”, “American Psycho remains the same.” The movie needs no improvement.
—Although I don't love Lusa. This is how perfect American Psycho is already
'There is already an American Psycho movie! Stop remaking existing movies!
Some fans supported the decision, writing: 'Suspiria is amazing. If anyone can make a remake it's Guadagnino. Excited to see your version of American Psycho.
“Mary Harron's American Psycho is basically perfect, but considering how brilliant Luca's Suspiria remake is, I'm very interested to see her tackle this.”
But now, Call Me By Your Name director and Oscar nominee Luca Guadagnino is in “final negotiations” to direct a new film adaptation based on Brett Easton Ellis' original 1991 novel.
It is currently unknown who will play Batman, but the decision to make the film has left fans furious over the “pointless” ending.
A full sequel, American Psycho 2, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner, was released in 2002.
Kunis is portrayed as a criminal student who attempts to advance her career by murdering her classmates.
Bale is known for his rigorous process of embodying the psychopath; director Haran previously revealed that he even sweated for the shoot.
Bale also changed his physique, continued to speak with an American accent, and refused to socialize with others for the role.
The film stars Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny, Willem Dafoe and Jared Leto as Paul Allen.
In 2004, Bale lost ten pounds to play the emaciated, sleepless Trevor Resnick in The Machinist.
After landing the role of the Caped Crusader in Batman Begins, Christian quickly bulked up his petite 8.6lb frame in just six weeks.
In 2022, Bale revealed that he was paid less than the makeup artists working on the film.
In an interview with GQ, Bale recalled that makeup artists laughed at her about the pay difference and said they paid her the legal minimum.
“They gave me the minimum amount I could legally pay,” he told the magazine. 'I had a house that I shared with my father and sister and it was repossessed.
Others said they were excited to see the Challengers director's version of the classic.
Bale is known for his rigorous process of impersonating a psychopath; director Haran previously revealed that he even sweated to get the shot.
So first thing: “Holy shit. I need to get some money,” because I had just finished American Psycho, but I remember one time sitting in the makeup trailer and with the makeup artists. They laughed at me because they paid me less than any of them.
'That was my motivation after that. It's just, “I have to get enough so the house doesn't fall apart.”
