Is Drew Starkey Reuniting with Luca Guadagnino for ‘American Psycho’?
Rumors have been swirling around Hollywood ever since it was announced that acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me by Your Name) is taking on a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s iconic novel American Psycho.
Naturally, fans immediately began linking the director to actor Drew Starkey, following their celebrated collaboration on the romantic drama Queer.
In a candid interview with GQ, Starkey addressed the casting rumors head-on—offering just enough intrigue to keep the internet guessing.
“The Script Is Amazing”
When asked directly about the rumors connecting him to Guadagnino’s American Psycho project, Starkey kept his cards close to his chest while dropping a tantalizing hint:
“No comment. The script is amazing, though. I’ve read the script, but Luca’s my friend. I think I’ve read all of his scripts.”
While Starkey avoided confirming or denying any official casting talks, his admission that he has already read Guadagnino’s screenplay proves he remains inside the director’s inner circle.
A Natural Fit for the Material?
Drew Starkey during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 03, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) // Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in ‘American Psycho’ (2000) – IMDb
Playing a complex, dark character wouldn’t be uncharted territory for Starkey. For four seasons on Netflix’s Outer Banks, he played Rafe Cameron—a volatile, emotionally unhinged young man whose character arc ironically earned him fan comparisons to a modern prep-school antagonist.
Whether Starkey ultimately steps into Patrick Bateman’s polished loafers or takes on another key role in Guadagnino’s adaptation, one thing is certain: his artistic partnership with Guadagnino is far from over.
Carolina is a bilingual entertainment and sports writer fluent in English and Spanish. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES) in Buenos Aires and has a solid background in media and public affairs. In 2020, she won first place in journalistic feature writing at the EXPOCOM-FADECCOS competition, which brings together student work from universities across Argentina. She also completed a year-and-a-half internship in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Argentina, where she worked closely with journalists and media operations. Carolina specializes in entertainment writing, with a focus on celebrity news, as well as romantic and drama films.
