‘The Shards’ Trailer: Drugs, Sex and a Serial Killer Haunt L.A. Teens in FX Drama Series
Ryan Murphy brings Bret Easton Ellis's 'The Shards' to FX, centering on a serial killer haunting Los Angeles teens in the 1980s.
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FX has released the trailer for 'The Shards,' a coming-of-age drama series adapted from the work of Bret Easton Ellis. The plot follows teenagers in 1980s Los Angeles dealing with sex, drugs, and a serial killer, while teasing the mystery of a missing girl.
Coverage from Variety, Vogue, and Deadline emphasizes the production's lead by Ryan Murphy. People.com identifies Kaia Gerber and Igby Rigney as stars of the series, while Yahoo highlights the debut leading role of Homer Gere.
Future updates may provide further details on the plot and release timing, as current coverage focuses on the initial trailer release and casting.
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Quick answers
Who is directing or producing the series?
The series is a Ryan Murphy adaptation.
What is the source material for the show?
The series is based on 'The Shards' by Bret Easton Ellis.
Who are the main cast members mentioned?
The cast includes Kaia Gerber, Igby Rigney, and Homer Gere.
Coverage (6)
- ‘The Shards’ Trailer: Drugs, Sex and a Serial Killer Haunt L.A. Teens in FX Drama Series Variety · 2h ago broke it first
- Exclusive: Here’s Your First Look at Ryan Murphy’s Adaptation of The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis Vogue · 2h ago
- Post-“Euphoria” Homer Gere debuts first leading role in Ryan Murphy’s “The Shards” trailer: ‘He’s psycho’ Yahoo · 2h ago
- Kaia Gerber and Igby Rigney Are ’80s L.A. Teens Dealing with a Serial Killer in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards Trailer People.com · 2h ago
- ‘The Shards’ Trailer: Ryan Murphy’s Coming-Of-Age Drama Teases Sex, Drugs & A Missing Girl Deadline · 2h ago
- ‘The Shards’ Trailer: Drugs, Sex and a Serial Killer Haunt L.A. Teens in FX Drama Series Variety · 2h ago broke it first
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