Luca Guadagnino to Direct New ‘American Psycho’ Film at Lionsgate With Script By Scott Z. Burns
variety.comKatcy Stephan Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the book “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate.
The film, which features a script by Scott Z. Burns, will not be a remake of the 2000 film, but a new adaptation of Ellis’ novel.
The original film adaptation starring Christian Bale was adapted by director Mary Harron from a screenplay by Harron & Guinevere Turner.
The Lionsgate film will be produced by Frenesy Films, and executive produced by Sam Pressman, the son of Edward R. Pressman, producer of the first adaptation, through his company Pressman Film. “We are thrilled to add another elite filmmaker to our upcoming slate,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson. “Luca is a brilliant artist, and the perfect visionary to create a whole new interpretation of this potent and classic IP.” Guadagnino’s most recent film, “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, opened in the No.
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