Former Doctor Matt Smith to play Charles Manson for American Psycho's Mary Harron

The Hollywood Reporter expands on that, saying it’ll be about the women who were initially given the death sentence following the murders and then began working with graduate student Karlene Faith as they began to “face the reality of their horrific crimes.” In addition to Smith, Charlie Says will star Hannah Murray, Marianne Rendon, Cara Gugino, Kaylie Carter, Suki Waterhouse, and Merritt Wever.

It’s too early to say how Smith’s portrayal of the famous cult leader may differ from anyone else’s take, but his prior experience playing someone many other people have already played implies that Smith’s Manson will be slightly more quirky and fun-loving than those who came before him, possibly with an additional focus on a silly fashion accessory and floppy hair.