Bret Easton Ellis Novel ‘The Shards’ Gets Ryan Murphy Adaptation Trailer

The first trailer for Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel "The Shards" was released this week, offering a glimpse into the series' depiction of 1980s Los Angeles.

The adaptation centers on a group of wealthy, attractive high school students in 1981 Los Angeles who become entangled with a serial killer known as the Trawler. The trailer highlights the era's aesthetic and the novel's themes of obsession, identity, and violence among privileged youth.

Bret Easton Ellis, known for "American Psycho" and "Less Than Zero," penned "The Shards," which was published in 2022. The novel received critical attention for its exploration of adolescent anxieties and the dark underbelly of superficiality. Ryan Murphy, a prolific producer behind "Glee," "American Horror Story," and "Pose," is attached as an executive producer for the adaptation.

Details regarding the cast and release date for "The Shards" adaptation have not yet been fully disclosed, but the trailer's release signals an imminent premiere. The project marks another collaboration between Murphy and Netflix, following their previous successful ventures.