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Michael Keaton's real name is Michael Douglas.

Eric Robert / Eric RobertSeveral well-known actors have turned down roles in an upcoming remake of the classic film American Psycho, according to the author of the book it was originally based on.Bret Easton Ellis released his novel of the same name in 1991, before it was adapted for film in 2000 by director Mary Harron, who wrote the screenplay alongside Guinevere Turner. Starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, an investment banker and rampaging serial killer, the film offered a sharp critique of capitalism, toxic masculinity, corporate creed, and the emptiness of modern society. Harron’s version—which also starred Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Chloë Sevigny, and Josh Lucas, among others—remains a cultural touchstone. More than a quarter-century later, the film is now being reimagined under the creative control of Oscar-nominated director Luca Guadagnino and writer Scott Z. Burns. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Warner Bros. PicturesThe windswept drama of Wuthering Heights may have star power, but it’s being chased down by an unlikely contender: a basketball-playing goat. Sony Pictures’ animated film Goat is emerging as the box office winner for both films’ second weekend. The star-studded literary adaptation, led by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, debuted at the top for Valentine’s Day weekend. While the gothic drama leans into moody passion and prestige appeal, Goat is showing strong second-weekend numbers by drawing in crowds with family-friendly energy. The animated feature, which stars Stranger Things alums Caleb McLaughlin and David Harbour and NBA star Stephen Curry, follows a young underdog named Will on a mission to shake up the world of basketball. According to Deadline, the feel-good movie pulled in an estimated $15.7 million in its second week, bringing its 10-day domestic total to around $54 million. Meanwhile, Wuthering Heights—the romantic period drama adaptation—earned $14.7 million, keeping it narrowly ahead for total domestic earnings with a roughly $60 million total after the same 10-day stretch.Read it at DeadlineRead more at The Daily Beast.

Robert Eggers' movie 'The Witch' catapulted not just the director, but also cast members Ralph Ineson and Anya Taylor-Joy into the Hollywood mainstream in 2016.