Patrick Schwarzenegger Lobbies for Starring Role in Luca Guadagnino’s New ‘American Psycho’ Movie

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Patrick Schwarzenegger is keen on trying out for a role named after him.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his longtime affection for the novel “American Psycho”, is still advocating openly to secure the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 best-selling book. Christian Bale portrayed the psychopathic investment banker in Mary Harron’s critically acclaimed movie adaptation, released by Lionsgate in 2000.

In response to a user on a platform previously known as Twitter suggesting that Bateman might be Schwarzenegger’s breakthrough role, the actor expressed his desire for this by saying, “I couldn’t ask for anything better,” followed by a wink emoticon.

Previously, it’s not a new revelation that Schwarzenegger, who recently garnered praise for his role in the just-concluded third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus”, has harbored a desire to wear Bateman’s tailored suits. When news about Guadagnino’s project broke last fall, Schwarzenegger expressed his wish by commenting on the post with, “That’s my dream.

In 2021, Schwarzenegger donned the costume of Patrick Bateman in a photo shoot for Vanity Fair commemorating significant movies from the early 2000s.

Guadagnino featured in a video clip during Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon last month, where he hinted at his upcoming adaptation of American Psycho. The director of The Challengers commended Ellis’ book – which critiques the materialistic culture of the 1980s – as impactful on him, and mentioned that Scott Z. Burns’ script is shaping up nicely.

Currently, Guadagnino has been discussing potential actors for the main roles with some highly intriguing talents, though he hasn’t revealed any names yet. There were whispers towards the end of last year suggesting that Austin Butler might be considered for the part of Patrick Bateman.

In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter, marking the 25th anniversary since the debut of Harron’s “American Psycho”, its casting director Kerry Barden shared his views on whether Butler could potentially suit the role.

In the original film, the role of Paul Allen, played by Jared Leto, was described as exceptionally beautiful by Barden. This is why he chose Jared for the part, because of his striking good looks. However, it’s important to note that Jared is not only a talented actor but also Austin has great acting skills. Not every actor possesses that kind of exceptional beauty.

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Barden explained that in the first movie, Jared Leto was chosen for the role of Paul Allen due to his remarkable beauty, which was a key factor. While both Jared and Austin are skilled actors, not all actors have the unique beauty required for this specific role.

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According to Barden, the choice of Jared Leto for the character of Paul Allen in the first movie was based on his exceptional good looks. Although Jared and Austin are both talented actors, it’s worth noting that not every actor can match the unique beauty required for this role.

Last month, Arnold Schwarzenegger had an interview with THR for the finale of White Lotus. In this conversation, he mentioned that he would be cautious before choosing his upcoming projects, taking into account the renewed interest in his career following the success of the popular series.

Schwarzenegger shared that he’s eager to discover a perfect fit for him, mentioning a project he’s collaborating on with an admired director who has inspired him throughout his career. He’s cherished this director’s work, and they’re creating something together, hoping it comes to fruition later this year. If it does, it would likely be the most demanding and potentially life-changing experience, both personally and professionally.

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2025-05-03 03:24