Bret Easton Ellis pens Yeezus-inspired film for Kanye West

Pair collaborated before on promotion for Yeezus

Bret Easton Ellis recently interviewed Kanye West on his podcast (Getty)

American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis has confirmed he has written a script for Kanye West, overcoming his initial hesitance to do so after listening to his album Yeezus.

West is a big fan of the author, having previously promoted the album using a pretty divisive reworked version of one of the American Psycho film's most famous scenes.

In an interview with Vice, Ellis said the project has been in the works for a few months now.

"He came and asked me to write the film - I didn't want to at first," he explained.

"Then I listened to 'Yeezus'. It was early summer last year and I was driving in my car. He'd given me an advance copy and I thought, regardless of whether I'm right for this project, I want to work with whoever made this.

Kanye West has shown a desire to work outside of music (Getty Images)

"So f*ck it, I said yes. And that's how it happened. That was seven or eight months ago. We'll see what happens."

Ellis said the film should not be expected anytime soon however, adding: "It's in Kanye-land and that's subject to a whole other timeframe."

The pair recently discussed creativity, Yeezus, film and more in a lengthy interview on Bret's podcast, which has also seen conversations with The National singer Matt Berninger, directors Judd Apatow and Kevin Smith and essayist Chuck Klosterman.