There is an idea of a Patrick Schwarzenegger… who is campaigning to star in Luca Guadagnino‘s upcoming American Psycho adaptation.
Following his recent turn on HBO’s The White Lotus, the actor is once again setting his sights on the coveted role of Patrick Bateman, which was previously portrayed by Christian Bale in the 2000 feature film based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel.
“I’d love nothing more ;)” wrote Schwarzenegger to a fan on X who suggested he be cast in the Lionsgate project.
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Schwarzenegger previously declared it would be “my dream” to play Bateman when the adaptation was announced in October, to be penned by Scott Z. Burns.
American Psycho was a groundbreaking and controversial work when it was published in 1991, not only for its iconic Manhattan investment banker-turned-serial killer but also for its incredible attention to detail for the world it was entering, as well as the graphic violence its main character delivered, leading to it being censored in several countries.
While the first film starring Bale and directed by Mary Harron has gained a following over the years, sources say that rather than a remake, Guadagnino’s film will be a new adaptation of Ellis’ novel. The property is something the studio has been trying to crack for some time, and following recent meetings with Guadagnino, execs felt he was the perfect choice to bring a fresh take.
