Overview
- Deadline reports that the gender-swapped lead rumor tied to Margot Robbie is a non-starter, with sources saying the film will keep a male Patrick Bateman.
- Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi have been floated online, but no casting deals are in place and discussions are ongoing.
- Luca Guadagnino is directing for Lionsgate from a screenplay by Scott Z. Burns in what is described as a fresh reimagining rather than a remake of the 2000 film.
- Coverage describes a tonal pivot away from horror satire toward a more carnal, erotic emphasis in this new interpretation.
- Project timing remains uncertain as Guadagnino balances other commitments, including the separate feature Artificial.