AMERICAN PSYCHO Adaptation in Development at Lionsgate with director Luca Guadagnino

Lionsgate is developing a new film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel American psychoAND Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Suspiria, Bones and all) is set to direct.

The film’s screenplay comes from Scott Z. Burns, and the report points out that this “will not be a remake of the 2000 film, but a new adaptation of Ellis’ novel.”

Christian Bale’s original film is a classic and was adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron and Guinevere Turner.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Adam Fogelson said in a statement: “We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our next slate. Luca is a brilliant artist and the perfect visionary to create a completely new interpretation of this powerful and classic IP.”

I guess they feel this story needs a new adaptation for a new generation.

American psycho is a satirical novel that follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker in 1980s Manhattan. Behind his refined exterior, Bateman hides violent and psychopathic tendencies, indulging in brutal acts of murder, torture and sexual violence.

The story portrays his double life as he navigates high society, obsessed with materialism, designer brands, and superficial relationships, while simultaneously engaging in heinous acts that seem to go unnoticed by those around him.

The story provides a harsh critique of the greed, narcissism, and moral decay of Wall Street culture during the Reagan era.

The Lionsgate film will be produced by and executive produced by Frenesy Films Sam Pressmannson of Edward R. Pressmanproducer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film.

Guadagnino is currently in post-production After the hunthero Julia Roberts.

Anyone interested in looking at a new one American psycho movie?

Source: variety