In reporting from Variety confirming Butler in the role, one of those actors was directly named as Butler’s rival for the part, thanks to rumors that Euphoria star Jacob Elordi was also in the running. Which isn’t a bad alternative to have mentioned in the same conversation as Mr. Butler.

The new American Psycho film has found its Patrick Bateman.Luca Guadagnino’s interpretation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel will star Austin Butler as troubled investment banker Bateman. The role comes hot on the heels of a string of blockbusters for Butler.

Luca Guadagnino’s take on American Psycho is shaping up. Austin Butler has landed the role of Patrick Bateman, originally played by Christian Bale, Variety reports. The trade reports that Jacob Elordi had previously been rumored to take the role; apparently, someone got their Elvises crossed.