"Igby Rigney, Homer James Jigme Gere, and Graham Campbell have been announced as part of the cast for Ryan Murphy's upcoming television series, 'The Shards'."
Ryan Murphy's latest project, an FX series adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel "The Shards," has been given the green light. The series, produced by 20th TV with Murphy under an overall deal at the studio, will see Murphy executive producing via Ryan Murphy Productions.
The novel, published by Penguin Random House imprint Knopf, is a chilling horror story set in 1980s Los Angeles, featuring a senior at the exclusive Buckley prep school, Bret, who becomes increasingly obsessed with a new student, Robert Mallory. As Bret's world is disrupted by Robert's arrival, a serial killer, known as The Trawler, begins to taunt them with grotesque threats.
Igby Rigney, known for his collaborations with Mike Flanagan, will star in "The Shards." He will portray a young Bret Easton Ellis, reflecting the semi-autobiographical narrative of the novel. Homer James Jigme Gere will play Robert, the enigmatic new student, in his television debut. Graham Campbell will portray Thom, one of Bret's close friends, also making his television debut.
Kaia Gerber is attached to star and executive produce in the series, though her specific character has not been detailed in the available information. The trio of Rigney, Gere, and Campbell form the core of the narrative's focus, navigating the dark, tense atmosphere of 1980s Los Angeles amid the thriller's unfolding events.
Max Winkler is attached to direct and executive produce the series. The series is based on Ellis' book of the same name.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new series.
This new FX series, an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel "The Shards," promises to be a captivating addition to the realm of movies-and-tv entertainment. As the unsettling story unfolds in 1980s Los Angeles, audiences will delve into the world of prestigious Buckley prep school, where intrigue, friendship, and horror intertwine.
