Ironically, Elordi, 27, also played Elvis in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” movie last year. Butler’s role as the King of Rock and Roll earned him an Oscar nomination in 2023. He was mocked on social media for spending three years transforming into Elvis and acting like the late star for the movie.

Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation of American Psycho has found its Patrick Bateman in rising star and Dune veteran Austin Butler.

Austin Butler will star as Patrick Bateman in the new "American Psycho" movie, according to Variety. Luca Guadagnino will direct the new movie, which Scott Z. Burns wrote. They have said the movie will not be a remake of the original 2000 "American Psycho" movie but will be a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel.

Butler would play Patrick Bateman, following Christian Bale's portrayal in Mary Harron's original film from 2000.

Austin Butler is our new Patrick Bateman, Variety reveals, as the project from Challengers' Luca Guadagnino finds its lead despite rumors previously swirling that Jacob Elordi would take on the role made famous by Christian Bale in 2000.

People are complaining about how austin butler's everywhere but in reality he's been in 2 movies since elvis.”

Austin Butler as Patrick Bateman in the remake of "American Psycho". Luca Guadagnino and Lionsgate are preparing a fresh take on the cult thriller. Austin Butler, known for roles in productions such as "Elvis" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood",