Luca Guadagnino to Direct New ‘American Psycho’ Film at Lionsgate With Script By Scott Z. Burns
by Katcy Stephan · VarietyLuca 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.
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“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. 1 spot at the box office. His next film, “Queer,” starting Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey, will be released by A24 on Nov. 27.
The director is currently in post-production on “After the Hunt,” starring Julia Roberts. Previous credits include “I Am Love,” “Suspiria,” “Bones and All,” “A Bigger Splash” and “Call Me by Your Name.”
Burns most recently created the Apple TV+ limited series “Extrapolations.” His film screenwriting credits include “The Report,” “Side Effects” and “The Bourne Ultimatum.”
It was also recently announced that Burns will create the series “Thumblite” for Netflix and Media Res, with Rosamund Pike to star.
Guadagnino is represented by CAA, Range Media Partners, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. Burns is represented by UTA, Range Media Partners, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein.
Deadline was first to report the news.