Luca Guadagnino is gearing up to explore a new take on Patrick Bateman.
The filmmaker is in final talks for a new Lionsgate film based on author Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel american psychopath. The book was previously adapted into a film by director Mary Herron, starring Christian Bale and starring Bateman, which was released in theaters by Lionsgate in 2000.
Scott Z. Burns is writing the script for the project, produced by Frenesy Films, which is said to be not a remake of the first adaptation, but a take on the novel New interpretation. Pressman Films’ Sam Pressman (whose father, Edward R. Pressman produced the 2000 film), is executive producing the new version.
american psychopath It centers on investment banker Bateman, who seems to be living a double life as a serial killer.
“We are excited to add another elite filmmaker to our slate of upcoming films,” Lionsgate Chairman Adam Fogelson said in a statement. “Luca is an incredibly talented artist. , and the perfect visionary to create a new interpretation of this powerful and classic IP.”
Guadagnino’s latest film is an Amazon feature challengerwhich was released in the spring and stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Fast. The filmmaker’s next film, Queerstarring Daniel Craig, will be released on A24 on November 27. Guadagnino is currently in post-production after huntingstarring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield.
Burns most recently created last year’s Apple TV+ series ExtrapolationThe cast includes Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Edward Norton, Diane Lane and Daveed Diggs. Burns directs 2019 Amazon movie Report and have writing credits including The Bourne Ultimatum.
Guadagnino is represented by CAA, Range Media Partners and Goodman Genow. Burns is repped by UTA, Range Media Partners and Jackoway Austen.
