In simpler terms, Kerry Barden, the casting director for the upcoming American Psycho remake, believes Austin Butler is too good-looking to portray Patrick Bateman, a character from the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis about a wealthy banker with a secret life as a serial killer.
Under the guidance of director Luca Guadagnino (known for “Queer”), the upcoming reboot is stirring up debate, with many discussing the choice of Austin Butler as the main character, creating a notable stir.
33-year-old actor Butler has been chosen to portray Patrick Bateman in an upcoming movie production financed by Lionsgate. Christian Bale originally brought the character to fame in the 2000 production, earning a dedicated fanbase. Kerry Barden, who was involved with the original film, believes that Butler’s striking looks make him an excellent fit for this role.
Director Barden stated to The Hollywood Reporter that he would consider Austin for the role previously held by Jared Leto due to his striking beauty, much like how they cast Jared for the same reason. In the initial film, Leto portrayed Paul Allen, Bateman’s adversary and victim.
Barden stated that Leto was chosen for the part of Allen primarily due to his good looks, and he mentioned that Butler possesses similar attractiveness as well. However, he praised Butler’s acting talent while hinting that the character of Bateman requires skills beyond just physical appearance.
He added, “Indeed, Jared and Austin both possess remarkable acting talents, and it’s clear they have great depth in their performances. However, not everyone is blessed with the same striking visual appeal.
As a connoisseur of culture, I can confidently say that Bret Easton Ellis’ original American Psycho continues to captivate audiences with its biting satire on corporate America’s materialistic excess. The role of Patrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale, was a career-defining performance for him. His chilling portrayal of the character’s twisted duality left me and countless others spellbound.
The upcoming American Psycho film hasn’t set a definite release date yet, but anticipation is growing. Meanwhile, discussions persist about who can effectively portray Patrick Bateman’s chilling persona in modern context. We’ll have to wait and see if Austin Butler delivers another memorable portrayal of Bateman.
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