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Margot Robbie may soon be stepping into one of Hollywood’s most infamous roles. The Oscar-nominated actress is reportedly in advanced talks to lead a high-profile remake of American Psycho, playing a gender-swapped version of Patrick Bateman, the cold and charismatic serial killer made famous by Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation of American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis.
A cult classic gets a modern, female-driven twist with Margot Robbie in talks to lead the remake.
The original American Psycho, released in 2000, became a lightning rod for controversy due to its graphic violence and biting social commentary. The story follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York investment banker living a double life as a serial killer, satirizing the greed and superficiality of 1980s Manhattan. Both the novel and the film sparked intense debate, with many critics calling out its depiction of misogyny. The film, however, went on to achieve cult status and turned Bale into an A-list star.
According to industry insiders, the new remake will offer a bold twist by reimagining Bateman as a woman. Margot Robbie, now 35, has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to take on the role. “A remake of American Psycho is in the works, and Margot is in the frame to play a female version of Patrick Bateman,” a film source revealed. “There was a huge backlash about misogyny when the novel came out back in the Nineties. By having a female killer, it puts a different spin on the crimes.”
This would mark a daring departure for Robbie, whose career has soared in recent years with standout performances in I, Tonya, Babylon, and her billion-dollar box office hit Barbie. A role this dark and psychologically complex would give the actress an opportunity to flex her range in a way audiences have rarely seen from her.
“The finer details are still being ironed out,” the source added, “but everyone involved is excited to get it announced and start work.”
No director has been officially attached yet, and no release date has been set, but the project is already generating major buzz. A female-led reinterpretation of such a provocative property is likely to ignite fresh conversations about gender, power, and violence in pop culture.
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