Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' Reimagining Not Gender-Swapped
A new movie is being made that reimagines the story of 'American Psycho.'
Some people thought the main character, Patrick Bateman, would be played by a woman, like Margot Robbie.
However, people involved with the new movie say this is not true.
The character will not be gender-swapped.
There has been a lot of talk about who will play Patrick Bateman, with actors like Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi rumored, but no one has been chosen yet.
The original 'American Psycho' movie came out in 2000 and was based on a controversial book about a wealthy banker who secretly leads a violent life.
The new movie is being written by Scott Z. Burns and will be directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Luca Guadagnino's reimagining of 'American Psycho' will not gender-swap the lead role of Patrick Bateman.
Recent reports suggesting Margot Robbie might play a gender-swapped Patrick Bateman are inaccurate.
Casting discussions for the lead role are ongoing, with Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi previously rumored.
Scott Z. Burns is adapting Bret Easton Ellis's controversial 1991 novel.
Lionsgate is the studio behind the new film, produced by Frenesy Films.
- Who
- Luca Guadagnino (director) and Lionsgate (studio)
- What
- Reimagining of 'American Psycho' will not gender-swap the lead role.
- When
- Reports emerged over the weekend; the project was revealed a year ago.
- Where
- Not specified, but the original novel is set in Manhattan.
- Why
- Sources close to the project indicate a gender-swap is a 'non-starter' for the reimagining.
- Director
- Luca Guadagnino
- Studio
- Lionsgate
- Writer
- Scott Z. Burns
- Producer
- Frenesy Films
- Original Novel Publication
- 1991