The Shards (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | April 2023 |
| Founder | Bret Easton Ellis |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Television drama series |
| Parent | 20th Television, Ryan Murphy Television |
The Shards is a forthcoming American drama television adaptation based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis bearing the same title. The series, produced by Ryan Murphy, is scheduled to premiere on FX.
Main
- Kaia Gerber
- Igby Rigney portraying Bret Easton Ellis
- Homer Gere as Robert Mallory
- Graham Campbell in the role of Thom Wright
- Hayes Warner playing Debbie Shaffer
- Wes Bentley as Terry
Recurring
Development
In April 2023, it was announced that Ellis would write and serve as executive producer for the series at HBO, collaborating with Nick Hall and Brian Young. Initially, Luca Guadagnino was attached to direct, with Ellis possibly helming certain episodes. However, by January 2025, creative disagreements led to the project departing HBO, and Kristoffer Borgli was named director. In February 2025, discussions began with Ryan Murphy to revive the project on a different platform. By May 2025, FX had commenced early development stages with Max Winkler set to direct. The production is managed by 20th Television and Ryan Murphy Television, with executive producers including Murphy, Ellis, Winkler, Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey, and Young. FX officially approved the series in July 2025.
Casting
Prior to the official series order, Jacob Elordi was reported to be in negotiations for a part in September 2023. In May 2025, Kaia Gerber was confirmed as the first cast member. Following FX’s greenlight in July 2025, Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, and Graham Campbell were cast as Ellis, Robert Mallory, and Thom Wright respectively. The addition of Hayes Warner as Debbie Shaffer was announced in August 2025. Later in the fall of 2025, Wes Bentley joined the cast portraying Debbie’s father Terry, while Evan Rachel Wood and Jordan Roth were brought on for recurring roles.
Filming
Principal photography began in November 2025.