Washington, Aug. 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...