Move over, Austin Butler, there is a new young star vying to play Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated “American Psycho.”
An X user (formerly Twitter) posted on April 30 that he had “found” Schwarzenegger’s “breakout role,” replying to a report that “American Psycho” will be Guadagnino’s next film in production. Schwarzenegger then responded to the post, writing, “I’d love nothing more.”
This isn’t the first time the “White Lotus” star has expressed interest in playing the murderous Wall Street banker. Back in 2024, in a reply to Variety‘s X post reporting Guadagnino’s undertaking of a new “American Psycho” film, Schwarzenegger wrote, “My dream.”
Back in late 2024, Variety exclusively reported that Butler was in talks to star in Guadagnino’s “American Psycho” as Patrick Bateman, a role originated by Christian Bale in 2000. However, no further developments have been made toward Butler joining the film, so there is a chance someone else could fill the role. Jacob Elordi was also rumored to be in the running to play Bateman, however, that casting reportedly fell through.
Guadagnino’s “American Psycho” was first announced back in October of 2024. Scott Z. Burns is set to pen the script. The film will reportedly not be a remake of Mary Harron’s original cult classic, but an entirely new adaptation of Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel. Lionsgate is set to release the film.
“We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson at the time. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.”
