Austin Butler, American Psycho and Fake News

After Austin Butler Went Viral For Being Cast In American Psycho, The Book’s Writer Explains Why It’s ‘Fake News’
"Fake news" or not, I hope that we see Austin Butler as Bateman, the casting did go viral for a reason after all. It’ll be interesting to see what comes of the American Psycho writer’s explanations and who may respond to the ruminations.
American Psycho Writer Says Austin Butler’s Reboot Is ‘Fake News’
Reports published in late 2024 stated that Austin Butler could be in line to play the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s reboot of American Psycho. This caused a flurry of headlines as the role was once made famous by Christian Bale in the original film adaptation of American Psycho released in 2000.
Bret Easton Ellis Thinks the ‘American Psycho’ Reboot with Luca Guadagnino and Austin Butler Is ‘Fake News’
Bret Easton Ellis explained why the 'American Psycho' reboot, rumored to be led by Austin Butler and directed by Luca Guadagnino, might be 'fake news.'
AMERICAN PSYCHO Author Dismisses Austin Butler Reboot as “Fake News”
It’s been reported that Luca Guadagnino is set to direct an American Psycho reboot starring Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman. But according to Bret Easton Ellis , the author of the novel on which the iconic 2000 film was based,
American Psycho author believes that the reboot rumours with Austin Butler are a hoax
Over the years, American Psycho has been immortalized in pop culture, but not always for the reasons author Bret Easton Ellis or director Mary Harron intended it to.
Sorry, Austin Butler lovers, but American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis says the Dune actor's casting in the new movie is "fake news"
Despite previous reports, it's sounding like Austin Butler taking on the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho is just "fake news."
Don’t Get Too Excited About That Austin Butler ‘American Psycho’ Reboot Yet
It’s weird to get excited about something when you don’t love the thing it’s based on. I had that feeling with The Boys. I hated those comics. I know they have their fans, but if someone recommended them to me in college it was usually an indicator that the person had a s*** sense of humor and that women should cover their drinks around them at parties.
'American Psycho' Author Says Remake Starring Austin Butler Is 'Fake News'
Author Bret Easton Ellis casts doubt on the rumored 'American Psycho' reboot while denying involvement in the project.
'American Psycho' Author Casts Doubt on Luca Guadagnino's Adaptation
Bret Easton Ellis first had his 1991 novel adapted for film in 2000, directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale as investment banker-turned-serial killer Patrick Bateman. Now, he's said rumblings of a new film from Guadagnino are "fake news" via his self-titled Bret Easton Ellis Podcast.
'American Psycho' author says Luca Guadagnino reboot is 'fake news'
"I heard somewhere, from someone, that there are no contracts," Bret Easton Ellis, author of the American Psycho novel, revealed.
Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman: Will we see an American Psycho remake?
Rumors of Austin Butler stepping into Patrick Bateman's blood-soaked shoes have been swirling since last fall. However, Bret Easton Ellis, author of the original American Psycho novel and co-writer of the 2000 film script,
American Psycho Writer Calls Reports of Austin Butler Reboot “Fake News”
Austin Butler may not be the new Patrick Bateman after all. At least, that’s what the author of the American Psycho novel says, also stating that the film may not officially be in the works. When the ...
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