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Released in 2000,American Psychofollows the story of Patrick Bateman—a rich investment banker in New York City. He hides his violent and hedonistic fantasies from his co-workers and friends while pretending to be normal.The movie is adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel and quickly became a favorite of many.
A recent rumor suggests that Lionsgate wants to update Bateman and his story. So, there are five actors who can replace Christian Bale in the remake that nobody asked for.
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Five Actors Who Can Replace Christian Bale in theAmerican PsychoRemake
It’s tough to picture anyone other thanChristian Baleas Patrick Bateman. Even Michael Kremko tried the role in 2002’sAmerican Psycho 2but failed. Now there are five actors who could do better than him. Let’s see if they fit the bill.
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi, known for romantic comedies, is suggested for the role of Patrick Bateman because he showed his great acting chops inEuphoriaas Nate Jacobs—a complex character.
Despite his role as the bad boy love interest, Noah Flynn inThe Kissing Booth, Elordi’s portrayal of Nate proves his capability for darker roles. This makes him a suitable for the role of Patrick Bateman, too.
Austin Butler
Austin Butlerhas shown he can play different roles, like he did inThe Carrie DiariesandOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood. This proves he can also handle a complex character like Patrick Bateman. He also looks quite similar to how Bateman is described in the novelAmerican Psycho.
Alexander Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgårdhas tackled complex and dark roles like Perry Wright inBig Little Liesbefore. He has a strong presence and good looks, which align with Patrick Bateman’s perfect and charismatic outward appearance.
Evan Peters
Evan Peterscould bring a new angle to the role of Patrick Bateman with his youthful energy. He’s proven his acting chops in various TV shows and movies.
You might recognize him fromAmerican Horror Storywhere he played troubled characters. He’s also taken on real-life roles like Warren Lipka inAmerican Animalsand Jeffrey Dahmer inMonster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinsongets into his characters, inside and out. He really goes all in for the characters (can be seen inGood TimeandThe Lighthouse) he plays.
That’s important for someone like Patrick Bateman, who’s complex and troubled. Pattinson’s up for challenges and he’s great on screen, so he’d be a solid pick for a newAmerican Psychoremake.
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In April 2021, Kevin Beggs, chairman of Lionsgate Television, announced that a TV series based onAmerican Psychowas in development. Then in 2023, Sumerian Comics released a sequel comic depicting Bateman’s murders. This suggests the possibility of a sequel toAmerican Psychoin comic book form.
It was also confirmed during Comic-Con 2023 by Sumerian that the series would consist of four issues. But, the question remains: do fans actually want it? Online reactions show that fans are unhappy with the update of the remake. Check out some reactions:
Step 1: Don’t
— Chillerdew (@Chillerdew)August 20, 2025
Ughh why aren’t we making original movies? This is baffling. Nobody wants this
— Denny O’Leary (@dennyolearyX)July 01, 2025
https://twitter.com/Cineunfold/status/1761248856485101673
Fans of the original movie aren’t happy, especially when any movie tries to connect itself with the highly praised original. So, maybe it’s not worth attempting?
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WatchAmerican Psycho(2000) on Prime Video.
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
