October 21st 2024.
It's official - American Psycho is getting a remake! The exciting news was announced last week, revealing that one of Netflix's rising stars has stepped up to take on the iconic role of Christian Bale's most deranged character.
After more than two decades since the original film's release, fans can look forward to a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel. Director Luca Guadagnino will be at the helm, bringing the chilling tale of Patrick Bateman to life on the big screen once again.
While the cast has yet to be confirmed, up-and-coming actor Cooper Koch has expressed his interest in taking on the role of Bateman. Known for his recent success as Erik Menendez in Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," Koch revealed to the Hollywood Reporter that he's eager to play a serial killer and believes he could do justice to the character.
"I think I can do Patrick Bateman," Koch shared. "I haven't played a serial killer yet, so I think I could do it." He also praised Guadagnino's work, stating that his most recent film, "Challengers," was his favorite of 2024.
In addition to throwing his name into the ring for the upcoming project, Koch also disclosed that he's in talks and attending meetings for potential roles. While nothing is set in stone yet, the actor is optimistic and excited about the possibilities.
The news of Guadagnino's involvement in the remake was initially confirmed by Deadline, and it has been revealed that this new adaptation will be a "new take" on Ellis' novel rather than a direct remake of the 2000 film.
Lionsgate, the production company behind the project, also shared a mock-up of the script, complete with a blood-splattered cover, to announce their involvement. "We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate," said Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair. "Luca is a brilliant artist and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP."
The original film, released in 2000, quickly became a cult classic despite its dark and unsettling plot. Christian Bale's portrayal of Bateman was widely praised, along with the performances of Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Justin Theroux, and Chloe Sevigny. However, the film also received criticism for its grim content and currently holds a 68% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to an audience rating of 85%.
Even Ellis himself has expressed doubts about the film's success, particularly due to its ambiguous ending and the questions it leaves unanswered. In an interview with Film School Rejects, via IndieWire, the author stated that he believes the book is "unadaptable" because it delves into the character's consciousness, which is difficult to capture on film.
Despite his reservations, Ellis acknowledges that a film adaptation has to make a decision about whether Bateman actually kills his victims or if it's all a hallucination. He also believes that the ending of the 2000 film confused many viewers, even though he acknowledges the director's intention to leave it open to interpretation.
With an exciting new director and potential lead actor on board, fans can't help but wonder who will be able to replicate Bale's iconic portrayal of Bateman. As the project moves forward, more details will surely emerge, and we can't wait to see how this new adaptation will bring the chilling story to life on the big screen once again.
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