Luca Guadagnino is in final talks to direct a new adaptation of “American Psycho” for Lionsgate, the company announced on Friday. Scott Z. Burns is writing the script adapting Bret Easton Ellis’ novel. Rather than a remake, the film will be a new adaptation of Ellis’s novel.

Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho is happening, and before anyone loses their mind, it’s worth remembering the “garbage” sequel that came out.

Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations for a new interpretation of the Bret Easton Ellis book American Psycho for Lionsgate.