Its star, Jacob Elordi, who played roles in “Euphoria” and “Priscilla,” has also been reportedly sought for the much-coveted role.

Austin Butler is soon to portray the very chilling Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming adaptation of “American Psycho.”

According to Variety, Butler is set to play the role of the serial killer, having taken over from Christian Bale in the lead role of this horror film. The movie “American Psycho” will differ from its 2000 predecessor under Guadagnino’s direction.

Curiously, Jacob Elordi, known for his work in “Euphoria” and “Priscilla,” was also a close contender for the role. This isn’t the first time Butler and Elordi are competing for the same position. These two stars recently played another version of Elvis Presley when Butler appeared in “Elvis” while Elordi starred in “Priscilla.”

Guadagnino’s “American Psycho” project was first announced in October, marking his second venture into reimagining classic genre films. In 2018, he delivered a mesmerizing reinterpretation of Dario Argento’s 1977 horror masterpiece, “Suspiria.”

Following the film’s announcement, online chatter fervently championed Robert Pattinson for the role of Bateman. However, this fan-casting ultimately remained just that.

In the film from 2000, with Christian Bale playing the mysterious Patrick Bateman, the disturbing story of a Wall Street banker also toiling at night as a gruesome serial killer comes to life. An important ambiguity pervades the book and the movie: is Bateman actually the killer, or are these barbaric acts just the product of his crazed mind? A question that has driven opinions from fans over the past decades.

Earlier this year, Chloë Sevigny, who shared screen space with Bale in the original “American Psycho,” candidly talked about her experience working with the acclaimed actor. “I was really intimidated by his acting process,” she revealed. Sevigny shared that she tried to “respect his process” but found it “challenging because I’m very gregarious and silly and goofy, unbeknownst to the general public.”

“When people take themselves so seriously, I kind of shut down, although I take my work very seriously and I love acting and whatnot,” she continued. “I was really intimidated by his process and intimidated by him, and I wanted a little more generosity to make myself feel more at ease, which is my own ego.”.

“It was a really challenging dynamic for me, but I don’t think that I thought he was bad,” she added. “I was just kind of confused, like, ‘Why aren’t you being social?’ I wasn’t even that aware of what the Method thing was. I never had any formal training; I think I was just kind of ‘fake it till you make it.’ But the whole Method thing, I was like, ‘What even is this approach? It was very intimidating.'”

Exploring Patrick Bateman’s Psychology:

The appeal of Patrick Bateman is his ambiguity. Is he a chilling image of the ruthless, materialistic culture around him, or a deeply disturbed person whose reality is warped by mental illness? Masterfully, the novel and the film blur fantasy and reality, leaving audiences to wonder about the disturbing implications of Bateman’s doings.

With Guadagnino at the helm, this project will assuredly dig deeper into psychological issues. His signature film style, which mixes beauty with darkness, will make the movie both a visually striking yet emotionally powerful film experience.

Austin Butler: A Rising Star Takes on a Challenging Role:

Austin Butler has received great acclaim playing the subtle yet complex role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, an ability to hold complexity while maintaining depth and authenticity about him suggests he would be quite capable of holding the multifaceted and enigmatic Patrick Bateman.

But entering the shoes of a character played previously by Christian Bale-a performance in itself is monumental and marks the benchmark for intensity in method acting-will be no easy task for Butler. He will surely bring his own interpretation to it but pay homage to the legacy of the material.

The Legacy of “American Psycho”:

“American Psycho” goes way beyond its status as a cult classic to become a cultural touchstone itself, this time warping a chilling reflection of consumerism, masculinity, and the dark underbelly of societal aspiration. Its influence is undeniable and changes the fashion, music, and pop culture of our world.

Guadagnino’s “American Psycho” can only contribute to the revival of discussions on these timeless themes-the contemporary perspective on the anxieties and anxieties that have continued to reverberate in today’s audiences.

Conclusion:

Casting Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman is bold but has already sparked a lot of excitement and anticipation. As shooting on Guadagnino’s “American Psycho” begins, it is going to be an economically vibrant and intellectually provocative journey into the human mind.

Whether Butler succeeds in capturing the essence of Bateman while forging his own path remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure–Guadagnino’s vision of this iconic story promises to be captivating and unforgettable.