Ryan Murphy Sets ‘The Shards’ Series Adaptation At FX With Kaia Gerber Starring, Max Winkler Directing

Ryan Murphy has landed a major new project on FX, developing *The Shards*, a dark coming-of-age thriller inspired by Bret Easton Ellis' 1980s novel about a young Ellis facing a mysterious threat at Buckley Prep. The series stars Kaia Gerber and director Max Winkler, known for his Netflix work on *Monster*. Gerber has previously worked with Murphy on shows like *American Horror Story* and *Benito Skinner's Overcompensating*, while Winkler brings his experience from directing that project to this new endeavor. The show delves into the story of a serial killer named "The Trawler," adding layers of suspense and intrigue to its narrative.