Drew Starkey Reveals Reaction to American Psycho Script
Rumored to replace Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, Starkey calls the script 'amazing' in a new interview, sparking excitement for Luca Guadagnino's adaptation
Drew Starkey, rumored to replace Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho adaptation, has revealed he has read the movie's script and called it 'amazing'. The film is a new adaptation of the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis book, with a script written by Scott Z. Burns.
The new American Psycho movie is set to be produced by Frenesy Films and executive produced by Sam Pressman. This adaptation will be different from the 2000 version, which starred Christian Bale as the homicidal investment banker Patrick Bateman. Bret Easton Ellis, the author of the book, has stated that the film will be 'completely different' from the previous adaptation.
Drew Starkey had a breakout performance in Luca Guadagnino's Queer (2024), and his potential involvement in the American Psycho adaptation has sparked excitement. When asked about the casting rumor, Starkey initially responded with 'no comment', but then revealed that he had read the script and thought it was 'amazing'.
## Why it matters The American Psycho adaptation is a highly anticipated project, with many fans of the book and the previous film adaptation eagerly awaiting the new version. The fact that Drew Starkey has read the script and praised it suggests that the project is moving forward and that the script is of high quality. With the involvement of acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino and writer Scott Z. Burns, this adaptation is likely to generate significant buzz and excitement.
The success of the adaptation will depend on various factors, including the casting, direction, and overall production quality. However, with the talent involved and the positive reaction from Drew Starkey, fans of the book and the previous film adaptation have reason to be optimistic. As the project continues to develop, it will be interesting to see how the new adaptation compares to the original and how it will be received by audiences.
## Background Bret Easton Ellis' work has been widely acclaimed, and his 2023 novel The Shards is currently being adapted into a series by Ryan Murphy. The American Psycho adaptation is just one of several projects based on Ellis' work, and it will be interesting to see how the different adaptations compare and contrast with each other.
