Ryan Murphy on 'Shards' Future Plan, American Horror Story 13 Characters
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ryan Murphy identifies 1981 as a pivotal year in his life, marking his coming of age, first experiences with love and identity, and the impact of the emerging AIDS crisis on his adolescence.
- Murphy is adapting Bret Easton Ellis' novel "The Shards" into a series, embracing the 1981 Los Angeles setting and themes, while incorporating his own personal touches and mentoring young actors involved.
- The adaptation of "The Shards" was a challenging project that Murphy pursued with determination, inspired by advice from industry legend Norman Lear, who also influenced Murphy’s early career.
- Murphy is preparing for the upcoming all-stars season of "American Horror Story" (AHS13), which will feature returning fan-favorite characters and actors playing multiple roles, highlighting his continued innovation in television anthologies.
- The combination of "The Shards," AHS13, and his show "Monster" has revitalized Murphy’s creative energy as he looks forward to future projects.
