Netflix’s Monsters Star Cooper Koch Reveals He Wants To Play THIS Role In American Psycho Remake

As an obsessed fan, I can hardly contain my excitement about Cooper Koch’s potential role as Patrick Bateman in the upcoming American Psycho! Having witnessed his exceptional performance as Erik Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, I am convinced that he has what it takes to bring this iconic character to life.


After the triumph of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” Cooper Koch is now exploring larger prospects. This talented actor from the Netflix crime series has shared his intentions to star in a fresh adaptation of the 2000 movie, “American Psycho.

At a gala event hosted by the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on October 19, 2024, the renowned actor known for his role as Erik in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters series expressed enthusiasm about potentially taking on the role of Patrick Bateman in the mentioned film.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor from the 2022 horror film “They/Them” commented, “Since Luca is taking on American Psycho, I believe I can handle the role of Patrick Bateman.

In addition, Koch expressed his belief that, given the opportunity, he might excel at portraying a serial killer on screen.

Continuing the conversation with the media outlet, Koch stated that following his portrayal of Erik on Monsters, he’s consistently received substantial offers, spanning a variety of opportunities.

The A New York Christmas star said, ‘Items are arriving, items are shifting, events are unfolding as we take meetings. The situation seems promising, so let’s wait and see.’

He, however, also mentioned that nothing has been locked yet. 

By the given deadline, it’s possible that Luca Guadagnino could helm a fresh interpretation, distinct from a remake, of the 1991 novel by Bret Easton Ellis – “American Psycho”. Originally, Christian Bale portrayed the investment banker Bateman in this story.

In the same interview, Cooper Koch also stated that Challengers is his favorite release of this year. 

The Guadagnino film stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist in a never-before-seen role. 

Additionally, Koch’s portrayal of Erik Menendez in the Netflix series has garnered praise from both critics and audiences.

In “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” Nicholas Alexander Chavez portrayed Lyle Menendez, the sibling of Erik Menendez, who was played by Koch. Meanwhile, Javier Bardem took on the role of their father, José Menendez.

In one of the captivating episodes of the crime anthology, I had the role of Kitty Menendez, mother of Erik and Lyle, a part brilliantly brought to life by Chloe Sevigny. This story revolves around a high-profile murder case that drew immense public interest in the 1980s.

Per reports, Erik and Lyle had shot their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez with 12-gauge shotguns. 

In 1996, both brothers were found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of their parents and were subsequently given a life sentence in prison, with no chance of parole.

In a natural and easily readable manner, the title “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” is the second season of an anthology series. It was launched after the success of “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” where Evan Peters played the lead role.

According to the latest news, Charlie Hunnam has been cast to portray the infamous serial killer, Ed Gein, in the upcoming third season of the Ryan Murphy show.

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2024-10-22 16:23