Excited Schwarzenegger Goes Public with His Desire for "American Psycho" Lead Role
Aspires for main character role in "American Psycho" film adaptation - Aspiring for the starring role in "American Psycho"
Get this: Patrick Schwarzenegger (31), star of "The White Lotus" and offspring of action icon Arnold Schwarzenegger (77), has publicly confessed his ardent wish to star in the upcoming "American Psycho" remake helmed by Luca Guadagnino (53). A social media user hinted at discussions about potential actors for the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' (61) book, to which Schwarzenegger responded with a fervent, "Nothing would make me happier"[2].
In his bio on X, a social media platform, Schwarzenegger echoed his aspirations for the coveted lead role as Patrick Bateman, a ruthless investment banker with a penchant for heinous killings. Released back in 2000, an adaptation of the novel with Christian Bale (51) graced the screens, offering chills and dark humor[2].
Guadagnino, famed for "Call Me by Your Name" and "Challengers - Rivalen", discussed the project at CinemaCon last month. As per "The Hollywood Reporter", Guadagnino lauded not only Ellis' book but also Scott Z. Burns' (62) screenplay for the remake[1].
Last year, whispers of "Elvis" actor Austin Butler (33) playing Bateman emerged, with Jacob Elordi (27) also mentioned earlier. Interestingly, Kerry Barden, who oversaw casting in the original film, stated in April that Austin would be an ideal replacement for Jared Leto (53) in Jared's role. Both are exceptional actors, but not everyone can boast the same arresting allure[1]. Whether Schwarzenegger may yet clinch the Bateman role remains to be seen.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger
- American Psycho
- Luca Guadagnino
- Lead role
- Patrick Bateman
- Christian Bale
- Bret Easton Ellis
- Patrick Schwarzenegger, expressing his passion for acting, has publicly declared his desire to claim the lead role in the upcoming "American Psycho" remake, directed by Luca Guadagnino.
- Similar to Christian Bale in the 2000 adaptation of "American Psycho", Schwarzenegger aspires to portray the ruthless investment banker character, Patrick Bateman.
- Just as Guadagnino is acclaimed for movies like "Call Me by Your Name" and "Challengers - Rivalen", he discussed the "American Psycho" remake at CinemaCon last month.
- While rumors of Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi being considered for the Bateman role have circulated, it remains to be seen if Patrick Schwarzenegger will secure this coveted part in the upcoming adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' book.
