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Gloria Steinem, the icon of American feminism, was one of the most prominent critics of American Psycho and even reportedly convinced Leonardo DiCaprio to leave the film. Later, her stepson Christian Bale played the title character

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated feminist figure, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-two. Notably, she challenged the violent portrayal of women in American Psycho, a novel later adapted into a film starring her stepson, Christian Bale. This unexpected relationship between the renowned activist and the film…

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Drew Starkey fuels American Psycho speculation with interview slip-up

It was recently reported that Drew Starkey will be taking on the role of Patrick Bateman in the director’s take on Bret Easton Ellis book American Psycho.

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Bret Easton Ellis was the crown prince of Gen-X shock. Then it all went wrong

BOOKS: Best read when you’re 13 and trying too hard, the ‘American Psycho’ author has largely fallen out of favour since his Eighties and Nineties heyday. A series of exhaustingly public calamities didn’t help. So why, amid the launch of a very expensive TV adaptation of his 2023 novel ‘The…

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5 Bret Easton Ellis adaptations, ranked from worst to best

Bret Easton Ellis’ books look like they should be perfect material for the screen. They’re filled with beautiful, amoral young things, designer clothes, pop music, lashings of drugs and casual sex, horrific violence and the sun-drenched landscape of California. His characters inhabit a world already saturated with images drawn from…

The Conversation

Chris Martin loves her. Yungblud thinks she’s a ‘rock star’: Meet the eightysomething vocal coach essential to the stars

IN FOCUS: Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special – ‘The bigger you get, the more truth you need to hear’

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom Took His Social Media Too Far. The California Governor Compared Himself to a Real American Psycho

It is kind of funny but also not really.

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7 best Christian Bale movies, ranked

In honor of his latest movie, we explored Bale's memorable filmography.

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Christian Bale Has a Message for Whoever Takes on Patrick Bateman: “Whoever Wants to Give it a Shot, Give it a Pop”

My name is Patrick Bateman...

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Christian Bale says it's a "bold choice" to remake American Psycho: "Whoever wants to give it a shot, give it a pop!"

Luca Guadagnino's remake still hasn't found its Patrick Bateman

Total Film

Christian Bale reveals what he really thinks about new American Psycho remake

Christian Bale played Patrick Bateman in the original 2000 adaptation of American Psycho, and he thinks the new movie is a "bold choice".

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Christian Bale appears to have confirmed he is joining cast of Heat 2

After Leonardo DiCaprio was linked to the sequel, actor Christian Bale appears to have confirmed he will join the cast of Heat 2.

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American Psycho author says "high-profile actors" have turned down the role of Patrick Bateman in the new movie, as they don't want to "be in the shoes of Christian Bale"

The search for Patrick Bateman continues

Total Film

Bret Easton Ellis: Stars rejected new American Psycho

Bret Easton Ellis has claimed a number of major stars have "turned down" the lead role in American Psycho because they are worried about being compared to Christian Bale.

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American Psycho in London: Arty Froushan on playing Patrick Bateman

Arty Froushan on taking up serial killing in American Psycho: The Musical, the smash hit satire that takes on Trump, toxic masculinity and Phil Collins

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American Psycho review: Cold, hard, sharp musical perfect for era of looksmaxxing misogynists

4/5 Patrick Bateman arrives at the Almeida Theatre for this coolly disturbing musical satire on big money bros

The Guardian - UK

American Psycho review – yuppies making a killing offers a chilling origin story for our corrupt times

In a bloody, brilliant, full circle Rupert Goold bows out as artistic director of the Almeida with a timely revival of the musical he first staged here in 2013

The Guardian - UK

From incel culture to the White House: American Psycho’s dark hold on modern masculinity

As the musical version of Bret Easton Ellis’s notoriously gory book returns to the stage, its tale of 80s yuppie nihilism feels more relevant than ever in the era of Andrew Tate, Trump and tech bros

The Mary Sue

Glen Powell Gives Patrick Bateman Energy in New Poster for ‘How to Make a Killing’

How to Make a Killing hits theaters on February 20.

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‘Uncomfortably relatable’: writers on their favourite unlikable movie characters

With debate still swirling over the unlikable nature of Marty Supreme’s careless protagonist, Guardian writers have picked their all-time love-to-hate leads

The Mary Sue

Glen Powell goes full Patrick Bateman in the first trailer for A24’s ‘How to Make a Killing’

How to Make a Killing is set to release in theaters on February 20, 2026.

The Conversation

Does Nick Cave’s Death of Bunny Munro critique misogyny – or does it hate women?

Nick Cave’s controversial second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro (2009) was hailed as a wild and heartbreaking caricature of debauched masculinity. The story of a sex-obsessed middle-aged travelling salesman, it was also criticised for being pointless, tedious and repetitive.

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Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho ‘will not be gender-swapped’

After rumours suggested Margot Robbie could star as a female Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho, it has been reported the film will not be gender-swapped.

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13 Horror Movies For Scaredy Cats

The truth of the matter is that some great cinema lies in the horror genre.

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Those Rumors Margot Robbie Would Lead The American Psycho Reboot Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Rumors have been swirling the last few days...

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Margot Robbie Rumoured to Play Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's Gender-Swapped American Psycho Remake

Margot Robbie may take on the role of Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino's planned gender-swapped remake of American Psycho, reigniting debate over the cult film's modern reinterpretation.

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