"No one wants a remake" — Internet divided over reports about Patrick Schwarzenegger wanting to play Patrick Bateman in American Psycho remake
The White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger wants to be considered for the lead role in Luca Guadagnino's new American Psycho movie. Christian Bale once played the character of the murderous Wall Street banker Patrick Bateman in the movie that came out in 2000. Now, the White Lotus star expressed his interest in suiting up to play the character based on Bret Easton Ellis' satirical horror novel.
In a comment to an X user who suggested on April 30 that the American Psycho remake could be his breakout role, Patrick Schwarzenegger said, "I'd love nothing more." However, it wasn't the first time the White Lotus star raised his hand to be the next Patrick Bateman. In an X post in 2024, sharing a Variety report about the remake, he wrote, "My dream."
With the new headlines about him wanting in on the new Guadagnino project, fans online have opposing reactions. One fan called American Psycho a horrendous movie that no one wants a remake of.
"No one wants a remake of that horrendous film," a user on X commented.
More netizens share their displeasure about a possible remake or Patrick Schwarzenegger possibly starring in it. According to some comments, an American Psycho remake is not needed, while others don't think Schwarzenegger has the acting talent or experience to pull the character off.
"Stop this nonsense.! We don't need [a] remake. We need fresh new ideas! And come one, who's gonna be a better Patrick Bateman than Christian Bale," a user on X said.
"Not nearly enough acting talent OR experience. This guy is too up his own nepo a$$ about his career," a user on X commented.
"I really don't know if he does have the range to do the part," an X user added.
However, some social media users think that Patrick Schwarzenegger would do a great job playing Patrick Bateman in the movie based on his acting in The White Lotus season 3.
"A lot of people are hating but he'd actually do a great job in this," an X user commented.
"After watching him in the White Lotus, I'm convinced he can pull it off," another X user said.
What to know about the new American Psycho movie amid Patrick Schwarzenegger's desire to land the lead role in the project
In late 2024, news broke that a new American Psycho film was in the works with Lionsgate, directed by Luca Guadagnino. According to Variety, he's in final talks to lead the project, which will be a fresh adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel—not a remake of the 2000 film. Scott Z. Burns is writing the script.
In December 2024, Variety reported that Austin Butler is being considered for the lead role after Jacob Elordi was no longer in the running, though Butler’s casting isn’t confirmed yet.
Meanwhile, besides sharing his desire to play Patrick Bateman in the new adaptation, Patrick Schwarzenegger has also given his fans a glimpse of what he would look like in the role. In a 2021 Vanity Fair issue, the actor did a photo shoot as an homage to the character.
Patrick Schwarzenegger's photoshoot includes him dressed in a professional getup with a red tie and suspenders that looks similar to Bateman's outfit in the original movie.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on the upcoming American Psycho film.
