Bret Easton Ellis, the original 'American Psycho' writer, dismisses the Luca Guadagnino reboot as 'fake news', casting doubt on the Austin Butler-led project.
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Ellis, the acclaimed author of the 1991 novel, has outright denied the Guadagnino remake, calling it a baseless rumor in the entertainment industry.
The reboot was reportedly set to star 'Dune 2' actor Austin Butler in the lead role, but Ellis' comments have thrown the entire project into question, leaving Hollywood insiders scrambling.