The Shards (2026)
The Shards is a 2026 drama series created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis. It stars Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere.
17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
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What is The Shards about?
17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler.
When was The Shards released?
The Shards was released on 5 August 2026.
How many episodes does The Shards have?
The Shards has 10 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Shards?
The Shards was created by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis and David Klotz.
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Cast
- Igby Rigney as Bret Easton Ellis
- Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds
- Homer Gere as Robert Mallory
- Hayes Warner as Debbie Schaffer
- Graham Campbell as Thom Wright
- Evan Rachel Wood as Liz Schaffer
- Wes Bentley as Terry Schaffer
- Cortes Alexander as Principal Croft
- Owen Painter as Matt Kelnner
- Jordan Roth as Steven Reinhardt
- Daniel Dale as Ryan Vaughn
- Molly Peyton as Katherine Latchford
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