Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho is happening, and before anyone loses their mind, it’s worth remembering the “garbage” sequel that came out.

It was reported on Friday that Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations to helm a new film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis‘ 1991 novel American Psycho for Lionsgate. The first film, released in 2000, starred Christian Bale as Bateman, an investment banker who seemingly leads a double life as a serial killer.

Variety reported that Guadagnino is in final negotiations to acquire the rights for a new interpretation of the Easton Ellis classic. But who will play the murderous finance metrosexual?

Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the book "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate.

Challengers helmer Luca Guadagnino sharpens his axe for a new interpretation of Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho novel.

American Psycho is getting a remake, with writer Scott Z. Burns (Side Effects, Contagion, The Bourne Ultimatum) set to do a new adaptation of author Brent Easton Ellis’s classic novel, and director Luca Guadagnino is in “final talks” to helm.

Luca Guadagnino will direct an upcoming ‘American Psycho’ film, which is set to be a "whole new interpretation" of the Bret Easton Ellis novel.

As Luca Guadagnino gears up to direct his version of "American Psycho," speculation is swirling over who will play Patrick Bateman. Here’s a look at what the internet is saying. While Luca Guadagnino is known for never stopping work,

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' actor Cooper Koch says the success of the Netflix show has '"the needle threading" in his career, calling the weeks since the premiere "crazy." The actor wants to take on the iconic Patrick Bateman role in 'American Psycho' reimagining.

A cinema classic, "American Psycho," featuring the iconic role of Christian Bale, is set to receive another film adaptation. This time, the Italian director Luca Guadagnino will tackle the book's adaptation.

A cinema classic, "American Psycho," featuring Christian Bale in an iconic role, is set to receive another film adaptation. This time, Italian director Luca Guadagnino will undertake the adaptation. "American Psycho" first premiered in theaters in 2000.