Christian Bale led the original 2000 film alongside Guadagnino’s frequent collaborator Chloë Sevigny; Mary Harron co-wrote and directed the classic feature. Guadagnino’s version will not be a remake of Harron’s but rather a new adaptation of Ellis’ book.

Luca Guadagnino’s take on American Psycho is shaping up. Austin Butler has landed the role of Patrick Bateman, originally played by Christian Bale, Variety reports. The trade reports that Jacob Elordi had previously been rumored to take the role; apparently, someone got their Elvises crossed.