Austin Butler, American Psycho and Fake News

Bret Easton Ellis Thinks the ‘American Psycho’ Reboot with Luca Guadagnino and Austin Butler Is ‘Fake News’
Bret Easton Ellis explained why the 'American Psycho' reboot, rumored to be led by Austin Butler and directed by Luca Guadagnino, might be 'fake news.'
After Austin Butler Went Viral For Being Cast In American Psycho, The Book’s Writer Explains Why It’s ‘Fake News’
When the announcement of the 2000 classic remake of American Psycho with Luca Guadagnino (Challengers/Suspiria) directing got people excited quickly. The tapping of Austin Butler
American Psycho Writer Says Austin Butler’s Reboot Is ‘Fake News’
Reports published in late 2024 stated that Austin Butler could be in line to play the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s reboot of American Psycho. This caused a flurry of headlines as the role was once made famous by Christian Bale in the original film adaptation of American Psycho released in 2000.
AMERICAN PSYCHO Author Dismisses Austin Butler Reboot as “Fake News”
It’s been reported that Luca Guadagnino is set to direct an American Psycho reboot starring Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman. But according to Bret Easton Ellis , the author of the novel on which the iconic 2000 film was based,
Sorry, Austin Butler lovers, but American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis says the Dune actor's casting in the new movie is "fake news"
Despite previous reports, it's sounding like Austin Butler taking on the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho is just "fake news."
American Psycho author casts doubt on rumoured Luca Guadagnino remake: ‘Just fake news’
I have a feeling it’s fake news,” Ellis said while speaking on his podcast in late December. “I heard somewhere, from someone, that there are no contracts. Austin Butler hasn’t signed anything to play Patrick Bateman.
'American Psycho' author says Luca Guadagnino reboot is 'fake news'
"I heard somewhere, from someone, that there are no contracts," Bret Easton Ellis, author of the American Psycho novel, revealed.
American Psycho Author Calls “Fake News” On New Adaptation
A new film adaptation of 'American Psycho' has been thrown into doubt after the book's author called the confirmation in 2024 "fake news".
Bret Easton Ellis says Luca Guadagnino’s ‘American Psycho’ reboot is “fake news”
Bret Easton Ellis, the author of American Psycho, has claimed the upcoming adaptation of the book directed by Luca Guadagnino is "fake news" and not real.
American Psycho Writer Calls Reports of Austin Butler Reboot “Fake News”
Austin Butler may not be the new Patrick Bateman after all. At least, that’s what the author of the American Psycho novel says, also stating that the film may not officially be in the works. When the reboot was announced,
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