Christian Bale Reacts To New American Psycho Film By Luca Guadagnino

Christian Bale has spoken out about the news that a new movie adaptation of American Psycho is in the works.

The Oscar winner had a major breakthrough moment in the early 2000s when he was cast as serial killer Patrick Bateman in the film version of American Psycho, based on Bret Easton Ellis’ novel of the same name.

Back in 2024, it was first reported that Call Me By Your Name and Challengers director Luca Guadagnino was working on putting his own spin on the novel, which Christian has now shared his thoughts on during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

“Whoever wants to give it a shot, give it a pop,” he said, when asked about who should be the next actor to play Patrick Bateman.

“I loved making [American Psycho] with [director] Mary Harron so many years back, [I have] fantastic memories of it all.”

He continued: “Bold choice of anyone to try to do a – I don’t know if they’re doing a remake or what, I don’t know anything else about it. But all the best to ’em, I like brave people.”

Last week, Bret Easton Ellis told Variety that “a couple of high-profile actors” had already turned down an offer to play Patrick Bateman.

“I think maybe because they don’t want to be in the shoes of Christian Bale,” he added.

Back in December 2024, Variety alleged that Austin Butler was “poised to star” in the film, following previous rumours that Jacob Elordi “was being eyed”.

Meanwhile, The White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger has made no secret of his hopes to land the part, telling one fan that he’d “love nothing more” than to be cast as Patrick Bateman in the film.

The first adaptation of American Psycho gained a cult following after its release in 2000, and was last year named by The New York Times as the best movie of the 21st century.

An oft-forgotten sequel, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner, came out direct-to-video in 2002.