Rather than a remake of the 2000 film, Guadagnino’s version will be based solely on the original 1991 satirical novel by Bret Easton Ellis.

Luca Guadagnino’s take on American Psycho is shaping up. Austin Butler has landed the role of Patrick Bateman, originally played by Christian Bale, Variety reports. The trade reports that Jacob Elordi had previously been rumored to take the role; apparently, someone got their Elvises crossed.

Austin Butler will star as Patrick Bateman in the new "American Psycho" movie, according to Variety. Luca Guadagnino will direct the new movie, which Scott Z. Burns wrote. They have said the movie will not be a remake of the original 2000 "American Psycho" movie but will be a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel.

In reporting from Variety confirming Butler in the role, one of those actors was directly named as Butler’s rival for the part, thanks to rumors that Euphoria star Jacob Elordi was also in the running. Which isn’t a bad alternative to have mentioned in the same conversation as Mr. Butler.

Elvis fame Austin Butler has been cast as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming American Psycho remake, bringing the satirical serial killer to a new generation.

Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of American Psycho has found its Patrick Bateman in rising star and Dune veteran Austin Butler.

Austin Butler is set to star as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho. This won't be a remake of

Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho reimagining has found the perfect actor to embody a new version of Patrick Bateman.

People are complaining about how austin butler's everywhere but in reality he's been in 2 movies since elvis.”