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American Psycho author's '80s-set horror novel The Shards is getting a TV adaptation from Ryan Murphy
Instead, the former has signed up to helm a new take on Ellis's best known novel American Psycho for Lionsgate, rebooting the Christian Bale-led movie from 2000. While we wait for more news on The ...
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The Canonization of Patrick Bateman
It’s been 25 years since American Psycho first hit screens, which, for the purposes of this journey, is an anniversary that matters more than the publication of the original book. Ellis ...
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Original ‘American Psycho’ Casting Director Wouldn’t Have Austin Butler Play Patrick Bateman: He’s Too ‘Beautiful’ for the Role
An “American Psycho” reimagining was announced in 2024 with Luca Guadagnino directing from Scott Z. Burns’ adaptation. Austin Butler was rumored to lead the film as Patrick Bateman ...
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American Psycho casting director reveals shocking reason Austin Butler should NEVER have landed lead role
The casting director of American Psycho has declared that Austin Butler is too 'beautiful' to be the main role as Luca Guadagnino's reimagining continues to divide. It was announced in December ...
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‘American Psycho’ actor talks Luca Guadagnino’s planned remake: “He has his work cut out”
The remake of American Psycho is underway – and members of the team behind the original film have responded to the news. The film, which turns 25 this year, stars Christian Bale as a wealthy ...
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‘American Psycho’ 25 Years Later: Is The Enduring Cult of Bateman Iconic or Ironic?
In 2000, director Mary Harron adapted the book as a film with lead actor Christian Bale, creating the cult classic “American Psycho.” 25 years later, while Wall Street’s grip has loosened ...
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American Psycho Director Left Baffled By 'Bro' Worship For Patrick Bateman In ‘Very Gay’ Film
American Psycho director Mary Harron has said she finds it bizarre to witness “Wall Street bros” idolising Christian Bale’s character, considering the film is “very clearly” poking fun ...
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‘American Psycho’ director reminds toxic male fans that the film is “a gay man’s satire”
American Psycho director Mary Harron is marking her film’s 25th anniversary by reminding toxic male fans that the story of Patrick Bateman is actually a satire of Wall Street bro culture and 80s ...
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‘American Psycho’ director calls out ‘Wall Street bros’ for idolizing Patrick Bateman: ‘I’m mystified by it’
“American Psycho” director Mary Harron told the Letterboxd ... Harron recognized that Bateman’s rising popularity is because of “memes” and “TikTok,” as well as the investment ...
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“American Psycho ”Director Calls Out ‘Wall Street Bros’ Who Idolize Christian Bale's Character: ‘Very Clearly Making Fun of Them’
If American Psycho is your favorite movie ... Harron said some of the popularity is from “memes” and “TikTok,” and noted, “there’s [Bateman] being handsome and wearing good suits ...
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‘American Psycho’ Director Baffled By Film’s “Wall Street Bro” Fandom: “We Saw It As A Gay Man’s Satire On Masculinity”
Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) takes a breather after killing Paul (Jared Leto) in American Psycho (2000), Lionsgate Films From there, Harron asserted that while that a portion of both the film and ...