Ryan Murphy Reveals What Changed His Approach to “The Shards”

Ryan Murphy took a different approach when bringing Bret Easton Ellis’ novel “The Shards” to television. The producer explained that becoming a father and working with a largely young cast influenced how he handled the story’s intimate scenes. In an August 6 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan reflected on his history of creating shows centered on teenagers. Keeping the Young Cast ComfortableRyan said intimacy coordinators helped the production approach sensitive scenes responsibly. Many members of the show’s cast are relatively new actors, and Ryan did not want anyone to feel pressured or placed in an uncomfortable situation.