Overview
- Bret Easton Ellis said on his podcast that “a couple of high‑profile actors” have turned down the Patrick Bateman role.
- Scott Z. Burns has delivered a new script draft after several actors passed on an earlier version.
- Luca Guadagnino remains attached to direct for Lionsgate, with Frenesy Films producing and Sam Pressman executive producing through Pressman Film.
- Ellis said the planned film will be a completely different take that bears no resemblance to Mary Harron’s 2000 adaptation.
- No actor is confirmed despite prior speculation around names such as Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi.