Unfortunately, “American Psycho” and “The Rules of Attraction” didn’t get a crossover. The production cut a scene featuring Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek) talking to his brother Patrick Bateman in “The Rules of Attraction.” However, they shot the scene, and those curious can watch it online. Casper Van Dien from “Starship Troopers” portrays the role of Patrick Bateman.
Avary reached out to Bale about returning to the role for a cameo in the film. Bale declined to appear in the film out of respect to director Mary Harron and her film adaptation of “American Psycho.” Bale’s version of Patrick Bateman could have appeared in “Rules of Attraction” as Lionsgate had the rights to “American Psycho” too.
Sadly, the filmed scene with Van Dien was cut. In the deleted footage, Sean calls Patrick and asks for money. Prior to answering the call, Patrick makes cryptic references to murder in his tape recorder. Soon, the conversation between the brothers turns sour quickly. After a tiff about Patrick calling up Sean’s college advisor, Patrick declines to give Sean more money. Sean ends the call and smashes the pay phone against the wall. There are rumors that there was another Patrick Bateman scene, but no further footage has been leaked.
