Lights, Camera, NO Action: Margot Robbie NOT to Play Patrick Bateman in American Psycho Remake

Grab some popcorn and get ready for this juicy piece of Hollywood gossip! If you’ve been nervously waiting to see if Margot Robbie is set to shake things up as a female Patrick Bateman in the new American Psycho revamp, brace yourself- we've got some tough news. It’s time to put your anticipation to rest; it's simply not happening.

As confirmed by Deadline this week, sources reveal not only is the Robbie casting just a false rumor, but also there are zero plans to give Bateman's character a sex change. Unveiling the first info about the much-anticipated project that came into the limelight a year ago, it seems the remake is set to retain a male lead.

Nobody likes a remake that simply Xeroxes the original. So, while the project might drop a few surprises, a gender swap is not on the cards - probably a wise decision to dodge comparisons with 2002's cringe-worthy sequel American Psycho II: All American Girl, featuring Mila Kunis and William Shatner.

Currently on the director's seat is Luca Guadagnino, critically acclaimed for his stunning work in films like ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and ‘Suspiria.’ However, just who will don the killer suit as the new Patrick Bateman remains as mysterious as the plot of the remake itself. Rumors had pinned Austin Butler for the role, stepping into Christian Bale's blood-streaked shoes, but these were swiftly debunked. The name hunt continues!

The remake is based on the notoriously violent and satirical novel by Bret Easton Ellis and is being crafted by the brilliant Scott Z. Burns, Steven Soderbergh's go-to writer (Think Contagion and Side Effects!). However, the unanswered questions about the project keep multiplying. Will the movie carry forward the same 80s backdrop or will we get to see a modern cocktail of yuppy/capitalist culture? And should we buckle up for a more explicit version of the book's violence, or will Guadagnino tread Mary Harron's subtle path?

Despite the lack of solid details, curiosity around the new American Psycho movie is hitting the roof and you can bet we'll be the first to update you on any news! Meanwhile, for those itching for some snazzy suits and blood splatters, the 2000 film is up for grabs on Peacock and Paramount+ subscriptions. Stay tuned for your Daily Fix of Entertainment News!