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WATCH: Jordan Roth Reflects on Breakout Role in Ryan Murphy's "The Shards" and How It All Started with a DM
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Shards, a semi-autobiographical thriller by Bret Easton Ellis, is set in the Hollywood Hills of 1981.
In the local area, a new series has been making waves. The Shards, a semi-autobiographical thriller by Bret Easton Ellis, is set in the Hollywood Hills of 1981. The show features mysterious acts of violence and a cast of characters that fit the typical mold of a Ryan Murphy series.
Further details about the series are available from GLAAD, including an interview with Jordan Roth about his breakout role. The series is described as having all the elements one would expect from a Ryan Murphy production. For more information about The Shards and Jordan Roth's involvement, readers can visit the GLAAD website.
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Category: rights ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: GLAAD ·
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