Christian Bale Weighs in on “Bold Choice” to Make a New ‘American Psycho’: “All the Best to ‘Em”

The original Patrick Bateman gave his thoughts on Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation while premiering his latest film 'The Bride!' on Tuesday. Christian Bale attends the U.S. premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' 'The Bride!' on March 3 in New York City. David Jon/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Christian Bale is giving his first thoughts on the new American Psycho movie coming courtesy of Luca Guadagnino. In what may be his most famous performance, Bale starred as Patrick Bateman in the 2000 original film, and at the premiere of his movie The Bride! on Tuesday, Bale reacted to the news of a new adaptation. “Whoever wants to give it a shot, give it a pop,” he told The Hollywood Reporter when asked if he had any young actors in mind for his role. “I loved making it with [director] Mary Harron so many years back, fantastic memories of it all. Bold choice of anyone to try to do a — I don’t know if they’re doing a remake or what, I don’t know anything else about it. But all the best to ’em, I like brave people.” Related Stories Movies Why 'The Bride' Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Warner Bros. Asked Her to Cut Some Violence From Film: "It's Just Too Much" Movies Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!': First Reactions From the Premiere "Whoever wants to give it a shot, give it a pop!" – Christian Bale shares his thoughts on Luca Guadagnino remaking #AmericanPsycho pic.twitter.com/eaGBng6MHY— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 4, 2026 A new Patrick Bateman has not yet been cast, but Guadagnino teased the upcoming movie at CinemaCon last year. It is said not to be a remake of the Bale film, following an investment banker who lived a double life as a serial killer, but rather a new take on author Bret Easton Ellis‘ 1991 novel of the same name. Scott Z. Burns is writing the script. “We are really working hard to bring to the screen a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho, a book that I deeply love that is something that influenced me so much,” Guadagnino said at the time. Several members of the original American Psycho team have also previously reacted to the new adaptation news, with co-star Matt Rott noting, “It feels like a business venture more than anything else, but being that it’s based on a book, there can be multiple interpretations, so why not? I think they have their work cut out for them, for no other reason than Christian’s performance is exceptional.” Producer Chris Hanley added, “Everybody’s calling me, going like, ‘How stupid to make [American Psycho].’ I’m not like that. Luca is a great director. He’s never made a bad movie.” Read More About: American Psycho Christian Bale Events Luca Guadagnino The Bride! THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up More from The Hollywood Reporter The Bride Why ‘The Bride’ Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Warner Bros. Asked Her to Cut Some Violence From Film: “It’s Just Too Much”