( EW.com ) -- Matt Smith , of `` Doctor Who '' fame , will star as Patrick Bateman in the London production of the `` American Psycho '' musical , EW has confirmed . Smith will play the metrosexual , murderous businessman from Bret Easton Ellis ' novel of the same name . Rupert Goold ( ENRON , The Merchant of Venice ) will direct . Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa adapted Ellis ' novel for the stage , and Duncan Sheik composed the music and lyrics . The musical adaptation will run from Dec. 3 of this year to Jan. 25 of 2014 at London 's Almeida Theatre . If you 're curious about the `` American Psycho '' rehearsals , Director Rupert Goold has been tweeting photos from the set . Smith 's final appearances as the Doctor will be the 50th anniversary episode in November and the Christmas special . Do you think the exiting Doctor will make for a good Patrick Bateman ? More importantly , does he use enough exfoliating products in his morning routine ? See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
`` Doctor Who '' star is set to join `` American Psycho '' the musical . Rupert Goold will direct . The musical adaptation will run from December to late January in London .