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Other actors who could've played Patrick Bateman...

posted 5 years ago by CinemaDemon989 (1286)
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As far as I know, Leonardo DiCaprio was considered for the role of Patrick. As much as I like Leonardo as an actor, I'm glad he didn't star in this movie. Christian Bale seemed much more fitting for the role.

But what if Tom Cruise would've played Patrick Bateman? Can you imagine that? That's the only other actor who I think could've really pulled off that particular character. I mean, Tom Cruise is kinda crazy to begin with.

Or get this...what about Matthew Mcconaughey? lol...seriously, try to imagine that. Now of course, he would've had to adjust his southern accent for the role.

Or what about Arnold Shwarznegger? lol...he would definitely be the strongest Patrick Bateman.

Or on a more serious note, what about Daniel Day Lewis?

[–] BourbonKing (5703) 2 years ago

If this movie came out immediately after the book's release (1991) then I would have cast James Spader or even Brad Pitt. Rob Lowe would have been too easy and he's too slick looking on the surface with nothing underneath.

[–] Carlos83 (81) 2 years ago

what if John Goodman played Patrick Bateman?

[–] SandyR (7732) a year ago

Now you're talking Oscar.

[–] Sidha108 (2409) 2 years ago

I could see Matthew McConaughey as Justin Theroux’s character.

[–] sONOMArEturns (1253) 2 years ago

Tom Cruise and Daniel Day Lewis would've been excellent. I honestly felt like Bale was intentionally impersonating both actors at various points, especially Cruise. I swear he does that fake Cruise laugh at least once in the film.

[–] SandyR (7732) a year ago

Jim Carrey.

[–] AckbarsRevenge (3638) a year ago

Tom Hanks

[–] BourbonKing (5703) a year ago

I can't stand Jared Lego, so Rob Lowe as Paul Allen would have been a more satisfying victim of Patrick Bateman. As for an alternate actor for Bateman, Joseph Fiennes, Adrian Pasdar, or Jude Law would be good choices.

[–] chubacheeba (59) 9 months ago

I think DiCaprio could have been interesting, as well as a young Ralph Fiennes!