The excitement surrounding the rumored American Psycho reboot has been met with mixed reactions, especially after author Bret Easton Ellis spoke out, casting doubt on the plans. Ellis, who penned the iconic novel, recently shared his thoughts on the American Psycho reboot rumors during an episode of The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. He called the reports “fake news,” suggesting that there is no substance to the claims circulating about the project.
Ellis specifically addressed the alleged involvement of actor Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman and director Luca Guadagnino, both of whom were rumored to be tied to the reboot. He revealed that, to his knowledge, neither Butler nor Guadagnino has signed any deals related to the project. Additionally, Ellis mentioned that Scott Burns, who was reported to be working on the screenplay, also does not have a deal in place. According to Ellis, his information comes from “various sources” who have informed him that the reboot rumors were likely spread to gauge audience reactions.
Ellis clarified that he has not been informed of any official plans for a reboot and is not creatively involved in any way. If the project moves forward, he speculated that he may be compensated, but his role, if any, would be limited. This statement has added further confusion and uncertainty about the future of the American Psycho franchise, especially as fans and industry insiders continue to debate whether a reboot is truly in the works or if it’s all just speculation.