The Shards Breaks Free: Can a Ryan Murphy Adaptation Revive the Autobiographical Novel? The latest project from Ryan Murphy, The Shards , is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' semi autobiographical novel.
Premiering on FX on August 5th, the show joins a growing trend of book to screen adaptations that often prioritize spectacle over substance.
Bret Easton Ellis' novel explores the anxieties and insecurities that come with fame, making it a timely and thought provoking subject for adaptation.