Margot Robbie Could Be Gender-Swapped in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho Remake

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Margot Robbie, known for her role in Barbie, has a number of future projects lined up. There’s talk she might next play a female version of Patrick Bateman, the character Christian Bale famously portrayed.

According to a source close to the project, a remake of American Psycho is being planned with Margot Robbie potentially starring as a female version of Patrick Bateman, as reported by The Sun. The remake aims to offer a fresh perspective on the controversial story by reimagining the lead role with a female actress.

When the novel was first published in the nineties, it sparked a lot of controversy regarding its portrayal of women. This new adaptation, with a female killer, offers a fresh perspective on the story. Margot is currently experiencing a lot of success, and this challenging role will undoubtedly showcase her incredible talent. While some details are still being finalized, everyone involved is enthusiastic about the project and eager to begin filming.

Mary Harron directed American Psycho, a film based on Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel and co-written with Guinevere Turner. Considered a modern horror classic, the movie stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and sophisticated investment banker from the 1980s who secretly leads a life of murder. When it was released, critics had very mixed reactions, but generally liked the film, and it earned $34.2 million at the box office despite only costing $7 million to make.

The film American Psycho featured a talented cast, including Christian Bale, Jared Leto, Chloë Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, Matt Ross, Josh Lucas, Guinever Turner, Bill Sage, and Willem Dafoe.

Luca Guadagnino, the director of ‘Challengers,’ is planning a remake of the 2000 film. While there’s been speculation about who will star, no actors have been officially cast yet. Rumors about Margot Robbie may not be true, despite previous interest from actors who expressed a desire to play the lead role. Ultimately, none of those actors were confirmed, and the director has hinted at a significant departure from the original story.

What Else is Next for Margot Robbie?

Fans recently got a first look at Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw in the upcoming film by the writer-director. Starring alongside Robbie will be Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell. Currently scheduled for release in February, the movie promises to be a powerfully emotional and sensual drama.

This new film is another take on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights. Director Emerald Fennell is known for creating films that are both impressive and unsettling, like she did with Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023), and this adaptation is expected to be similar. The trailer has already generated a lot of buzz. Fennell and Margot Robbie have collaborated on several projects before, including Barbie, as well as Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, where Robbie also served as a producer.

The American Psycho remake doesn’t have a release date.

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2025-10-28 01:09