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American Psycho Writer Calls Reports of Austin Butler Reboot “Fake News”

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Bret Easton Ellis, author of 'American Psycho', dismisses rumors of an Austin Butler-led reboot as 'fake news', throwing cold water on Hollywood's latest remake craze.
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  • Ellis claims there are no contracts in place for the reboot, with neither director Luca Guadagnino nor actor Austin Butler officially attached to the project.
  • As the original author, Ellis says he has 'nothing to do' with the potential remake and hasn't been involved creatively, suggesting the reported reboot may just be a trial balloon to gauge fan interest.
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Bret Easton Ellis, Austin Butler, Luca Guadagnino, Christian Bale, Mary Harron, American Psycho, American Psycho
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