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’
When the announcement of the 2000 classic remake of American Psycho with Luca Guadagnino (Challengers/Suspiria) directing got people excited quickly. The tapping of Austin Butler
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.'
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."
American Psycho author casts doubt on rumoured Luca Guadagnino remake: ‘Just fake news’
I have a feeling it’s fake news,” Ellis said while speaking on his podcast in late December. “I heard somewhere, from someone, that there are no contracts. Austin Butler hasn’t signed anything to play Patrick Bateman.
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.
American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis calls Guadagnino remake ‘fake news’
Luca Guadagnino’s reported American Psycho remake was met with a variety of responses, but Austin Butler’s recent casting announcement as Patrick Bateman largely assuaged fan trepidation.
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 Author Calls “Fake News” On New Adaptation
A new film adaptation of 'American Psycho' has been thrown into doubt after the book's author called the confirmation in 2024 "fake news".
Bret Easton Ellis says Luca Guadagnino’s ‘American Psycho’ reboot is “fake news”
Bret Easton Ellis, the author of American Psycho, has claimed the upcoming adaptation of the book directed by Luca Guadagnino is "fake news" and not real.
'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.
'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.
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