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| Based on | The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis |
| Developed by | Ryan Murphy |
| Showrunner | Ryan Murphy |
| Directed by | Max Winkler |
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| Original language | English |
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| Network | FX |
The Shards is an upcoming American drama television series adaptation of the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. It is produced by Ryan Murphy and set to broadcast on FX.
In April 2023, it was reported that Ellis would write the series based on his novel for HBO, with Ellis executive producing alongside Nick Hall and Brian Young. [1] In a June 2023 interview with the Spanish publication El Independiente, Ellis had confirmed that Luca Guadagnino was set to direct the series with Ellis himself saying that he may direct some episodes as well. [2] In January 2025, Ellis revealed that the adaptation, which Kristoffer Borgli had signed on to direct, was no longer being developed at HBO, following creative differences. [3] In February 2025, Ryan Murphy was revealed to be in closing talks to revive the project at a different network. [4] In May 2025, it was announced that FX was in early development on the series and it would be directed by Max Winkler. It is produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Murphy, Ellis and Winkler executive produce alongside Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey and Brian Young. [5] In July 2025, the series was officially greenlighted. [6]
Prior to the series order, Jacob Elordi was reported to be in talks for a role in the adaption in September 2023. [7] In May 2025, Kaia Gerber was the first actor to be officially cast in the series. [5] In July 2025, in addition to the greenlight of the show announcement, it was revealed that Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, and Graham Campbell joined the cast as Ellis, Robert Mallory, and Thom Wright respectively. [6] In August 2025, it was revealed that Hayes Warner joined the cast as Debbie Shaffer. [8] In fall 2025, Wes Bentley joined the cast as Debbie's father Terry alongside Evan Rachel Wood and Jordan Roth who were cast in recurring roles. [9] [10] [11]