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Hayes Warner has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's upcoming FX series The Shards as a series regular. She'll play Debbie Shaffer, a wealthy prep school student in the 1981 Los Angeles setting. The series adapts Bret Easton Ellis' thriller novel about his teenage self encountering a mysterious new student and serial killer. Warner brings both acting and musical credentials to the project after being named one of People's Emerging Artists to Watch.

Key Points: Hayes Warner Joins Ryan Murphy's Bret Easton Ellis Thriller The Shards

  • Warner plays wealthy prep student Debbie Shaffer in elite school setting
  • Series based on Bret Easton Ellis' 2023 thriller novel of same name
  • Story follows 17-year-old Ellis during mysterious serial killer events
  • Ensemble cast includes Kaia Gerber, Igby Rigney and Homer Gere
  • Max Winkler directing with Murphy and Ellis executive producing
  • Project marks fresh attempt after HBO version didn't move forward
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Singer-actress Hayes Warner join Ryan Murphy's thriller 'The Shards'

Singer-actress Hayes Warner cast as series regular in Ryan Murphy's FX drama The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis' thriller novel set in 1981 LA.

"Hayes Warner has been confirmed as a series regular in Ryan Murphy's upcoming FX drama 'The Shards' - Deadline"

Washington, DC, August 23

Singer-actress Hayes Warner has been confirmed as a series regular in Ryan Murphy's upcoming FX drama 'The Shards,' according to reports, reported Deadline.

According to the publication, the series is based on Bret Easton Ellis' thriller novel of the same name, which was first released as a serialised audiobook before being published in 2023.

Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Ellis during his senior year at an elite prep school. The arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, disrupts his life, while a serial killer known as The Trawler begins to haunt the city.

Warner will play Debbie Shaffer, a wealthy prep school student with influence and connections. She joins an ensemble cast that includes Kaia Gerber, Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, and Graham Campbell.

Deadline earlier reported that the project was in development at FX back in May. Max Winkler is set to direct, with Murphy, Ellis, and Winkler executive producing alongside Nick Hall, Kathleen McCaffrey, and Brian Young.

Bret Easton Ellis, best known for Less Than Zero and American Psycho, is adapting his own book for television. The FX series marks a fresh attempt after a previous version at HBO did not move forward.

According to the publication, born and raised in New York City, Hayes Warner is a graduate of Northwestern University's musical theatre program. She was recently named one of People's Emerging Artists to Watch and has written music for Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Paramount, and Fox in addition to her solo career.

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Rohit P
Another Hollywood thriller series... hope it's better than the usual predictable stuff. But with Bret Easton Ellis writing, it should have some depth. The 1981 LA setting sounds interesting though!
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Ananya R
Hayes Warner is so talented! Saw her perform live last year and she's amazing. Glad to see musical theatre artists getting these big breaks. Hope this opens more doors for theatre performers! 🎭
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Vikram M
Prep school dramas with serial killers? Sounds like another American Psycho vibe. Hope they don't make it too graphic though. Sometimes these shows cross the line with violence.
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Kavya N
Interesting that she's written music for Disney and Netflix too! Multi-talented artist. Hope Indian platforms also start recognizing such versatile talent. We need more opportunities for our artists to shine globally 🌟
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Michael C
Ryan Murphy + Bret Easton Ellis is a killer combination (pun intended)! The cast looks promising too. Hope it lives up to the hype. FX usually delivers quality content, so fingers crossed! 🤞

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