Drew Starkey Calls Script for ‘American Psycho’ Reboot “Superb”

At this level, there’s been all kinds of hypothesis over who will tackle the position of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino‘s deliberate adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis‘ 1991 novel. Particularly after it was reported that varied high-profile actors have turned it down. But one identify that has come up just a few occasions now’s Drew Starkey (pictured above in David Bruckner’s Hellraiser). The actor isn’t serving to to calm the fireplace behind the smoke, both.

In a current interview with GQ, the actor was requested in regards to the undertaking. Although he didn’t affirm his involvement, he did provide this curious tidbit: “The script is wonderful.”

Realizing how that sounds, Starkey rapidly added, “I’ve learn the script, however Luca’s my good friend. I feel I’ve learn all of his scripts.”

Positive. No matter you say, Drew…

If (and it’s nonetheless an enormous if), Starkey is certainly concerned, he’s definitely a match for the half. The actor isn’t any stranger to the style, having appeared in David Bruckner’s Hellrasier. We’ll additionally see him quickly in Adam Wingard’s Onslaught. On prime of that, he’s a charismatic actor with a robust display screen presence who doesn’t appear afraid to take dangers together with his roles. Based on Christian Bale, who performed Batemen in Mary Harron’s 2000 adaptation, that’s the form of actor the half requires.

Mentioned Bale to THR again in March, “Whoever needs to provide it a shot, give it a pop. I liked making it with Mary Harron so a few years again. Improbable reminiscences of all of it. Daring selection of anybody to attempt to do it… I don’t know in the event that they’re doing a remake or what. However all one of the best to ’em. I like courageous individuals.”

Courageous is a phrase you might positively apply to Starkey.

As for the unique’s director, Harron instructed Dread in June that she will be able to’t think about anybody else moreover Bale enjoying Bateman. “[Christian Bale] is so firmly set in my thoughts, I can’t think about anybody else doing it. As soon as I do casting, I can’t think about anybody else in the principle position — like I can’t think about anybody else however Lili Taylor [in I SHOT ANDY WARHOL],” acknowledged Harron.

“Once I’ve performed it, it’s like that’s it; that’s the particular person,” added the director. “They’re simply fastened for me.”

Nonetheless, all we all know for now’s that the upcoming movie is not going to be a remake of the 2000 film that follows a serial killer’s spiral into insanity. As an alternative, it’s anticipated to be a contemporary adaptation of Ellis’ novel. Scott Z. Burns wrote the apparently “wonderful” script.

What do you suppose? Ought to Starkey tackle the position of the notorious Patrick Bateman in Lionsgate’s reboot? Tell us within the feedback under!

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