Two years after nabbing a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in “Elvis,” Austin Butler is about to tackle one more iconic function.
Butler has signed on to star in Luca Guadagnino’s forthcoming movie adaptation of “American Psycho,” Selection reported Wednesday. The movie is predicated on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel and follows Patrick Bateman, an funding banker who’s main a double life as a serial killer in Nineteen Eighties New York.
Bateman was, in fact, memorably portrayed by Christian Bale within the 2000 movie model of “American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron. Simply how totally different Guadagnino’s model will likely be from the unique film stays to be seen, however Selection and different retailers had been fast to emphasise that the brand new movie isn’t meant as a remake.
On social media, responses to Butler’s casting had been combined. Some expressed shock that Jacob Elordi, lengthy rumored to be a contender for the function, had been handed over in the long run. (Curiously, Elordi received approval for portraying a special model of Elvis when he appeared because the rock music legend in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” primarily based on the lifetime of Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla Presley.)
“jacob elordi was the better elvis when he played him in priscilla without even trying and now austin is playing in american psycho instead of jacob elordi which was what the public wanted…,” one particular person wrote on X, previously Twitter.
“honestly idk if i even wanted jacob elordi as patrick bateman, but austin butler just does not feel right to me,” wrote one other.
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Others urged that the 2000 movie ― which has loved a cult following within the 24 years since its launch ― had endured in recognition and due to this fact didn’t warrant a brand new adaptation. The unique film was closely referenced on an early season of “American Horror Story” and tailored as a musical that opened on Broadway in 2016.
“stupid. just stupid. Like repainting the Mona Lisa,” one particular person wrote. “LEAVE IT ALONE hollyweird. No bloody original thought in their collective heads.”
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Added one other: “It better be wildly different to justify it’s existence. The original is not even 25 years old and is a classic with a flawless performance at its center. If it’s the same thing, it will be a massive waste of time.”
Whereas a launch date for the brand new “American Psycho” has not but been introduced, the movie already has cinematic pedigree in its favor. “Challengers,” directed by Guadagnino and launched this spring, obtained 4 Golden Globes nominations and is anticipated to be a serious Academy Awards contender.
The director can be driving a serious wave of crucial buzz for “Queer,” a romantic drama starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey that opens in theaters Friday.
