Whether you love him or hate him, prolific TV writer Ryan Murphy is back, baby. The imminent arrival of his latest project, The ShardsGreat news for fans of sexy escapism; Perhaps this isn’t so exciting to listen to for those who prefer their style with a side dish of minimal ingredients. But look, at the end of the day, you know what you’re usually getting with a Murphy joint: lobotomy-brain TV, when you need to go into full head-blank mode, like in late-stage ExcitementAlthough with—somehow—More Attractive substance abuse. And lots of ridiculously beautiful, zero-percent-body-fat monster twinkles. And, usually, Sarah Paulson.
Their new straight-to-streaming comes in collaboration with Rachna American Psycho Author Bret Easton Ellis is another polarizing figure in the eyes of the culture-consuming public. (At least one Redditor One described their link-up as “a couple made in hell”, while another presented Murphy and Ellis as “the ultimate (masters) of nightmarish blunt rockers”.) shards is An adaptation of Ellis’s acclaimed 2023 autofictional audiobook turned horror novel, it’s a (somewhat fictionalized) retelling of his senior year at an elite prep school in 1981 Los Angeles, where he and his friends indulge in unbridled hedonism – piles of coke, crazy parties, sex. Oh, and right now, there’s a serial killer on the loose.
The series has undergone several changes since the book adaptation was first announced for 2023. At one point, Ellis claimed that Challengers Director Luca Guadagnino was on board to direct the show, which was an HBO production at the time; Per nervousThe author also told the Spanish publication L’Independent That he will write some scripts. later it changed hands Drama Director Christopher Borgli was previously rumored to star alongside Jacob Elordi HBO axed the show entirely due to creative differences. Now comes the Ryan Murphy version, which is set to arrive on Hulu in August.
Newcomer Igby Rigney, who has previously appeared in series such as midnight Mass And Fall of the House of UsherActs as the author’s fictional stand-in “Alice”. The official synopsis describes him as “an aspiring writer and intensely observant teenager” whose life is turned upside down by “the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic new student, Robert Mallory”. Sure sound Like deep subtle homosexual desire. (An important note: Malory’s first major role is played by Homer Gere, Richard’s son.) Robert’s arrival comes just as the aforementioned serial killer, known as The Trawler, begins his killing spree.
Dialing up the sexy-and-queer-o-meter, pop artist Troye Sivan and his frequent collaborator Leland, along with Swedish producers Oscar Gores and Hannes Varner, Contributed to the series score. You can already guarantee a style-fest; It’s also highly unlikely to be the pinnacle of prestige-TV art. But hey, if you want that, play back the first season of it sopranos. We’re gearing up for some sexy slasher slop.
This story originally appeared British GQ.
