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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kaia Gerber faces harsh criticism after being cast in TV series based on Bret Easton Ellis's The Shards
Kaia Gerber came under fire after landing a major role in the highly anticipated TV adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's The Shards. The 23-year-old model, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, has faced nepo-baby backlash after being the first star to be named for the project, which is being developed by FX. Ryan Murphy is producing the series while his frequent collaborator Max Winkler will direct. Murphy has been a major player in pushing Kaia's acting career, casting her in two seasons of his popular American Horror Story franchise. Despite her rising profile in the acting world, some fans have taken issue with Kaia scoring a spot in The Shards. One social media user said: 'Has she had acting lessons? Because she was awful in American Horror Story.' Another added: 'And who will do the acting?? This nepo baby Kaia Gerber can't act to save her life.' 'Ryan Murphy with his obsession with non-talented nepo babies like Kaia Gerber and Kim Kardashian,' a third chimed in. However, most of the criticism towards the project seemed to be aimed at Murphy himself. Before FX and Murphy took over The Shards, HBO and Oscar-nominated director Luca Guadagnino were supposed to turn Ellis' hit novel into a series. After Guadagnino left the project, Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli signed on to direct and executive produce, with Ellis set to write all the episodes. Borgli left the series for unknown reasons, and then Murphy rescued it from 'development hell', according to World of Reel. Ellis said on self-titled podcast that he'd been 'frustrated' by the process. A source told World of Reel that Ellis would be 'far less involved' in The Shards now that FX and Murphy had taken over the series. Fans on social media were disappointed to hear about the changes in production, with one writing: 'The Shards originally being Luca Guadagnino's on HBO and now it's Ryan Murphy's on FX... beyond upset.' 'Wasn't going to drink tonight but Ryan Murphy is turning The Shards into a TV show and I want to die,' added another. An adaptation of The Shards has been garnering buzz in Hollywood since 2023, when Ellis's book was first released. Not only was the semi-autobiographical novel a commercial success, it was also one of the writer's most acclaimed books in years.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Backlash as 'nepo baby' Kaia Gerber lands major role in Hollywood's most anticipated TV series
Kaia Gerber could be Hollywood's next big thing after landing a major role in the highly-anticipated TV adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' The Shards. The 23-year-old, who is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, is the first star named for the project, which is being developed by FX and is based on American Psycho author Ellis' novel, which came out in 2023. The sexually-charged thriller, which is set in 1981 and loosely based on elements of Ellis' life, follows a group of privileged prep school teens as they navigate sex, drugs, and a serial killer in Los Angeles during their senior year of high school. Ryan Murphy is producing the series while his frequent collaborator Max Winkler will direct. Murphy has been a major player in pushing Gerber's acting career, with the famed director casting her in two seasons of his popular American Horror Story franchise. From there, she went on to star in Apple TV's Palm Royale and can currently be seen in Amazon's hit teen dramedy, Overcompensating. Despite her rising profile in the acting world, some fans have taken issue with Gerber scoring a spot in The Shards, which is currently one of the most buzzed about projects in Hollywood. 'Has she had acting lessons? Because she was awful in American Horror Story,' wrote one. 'And who will do the acting?? This nepo baby Kaia Gerber can't act to save her life,' added another. A third wrote, 'Ryan Murphy with his obsession with non-talented nepo babies like Kaia Gerber and Kim Kardashian.' However, most of the backlash towards the project seemed to be aimed at Murphy himself. Before FX and Murphy took over The Shards, HBO and Oscar-nominated director Luca Guadagnino were attached to turn Ellis' hit novel into a series. After Guadagnino left the project, acclaimed Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli signed on to direct and executive produce, with Ellis set to write all the episodes. Borgli left the series for unknown reasons, and then Murphy rescued it from 'development hell,' according to World of Reel. Ellis expressed on his self-titled podcast that he'd been 'frustrated' by the process. A source told World of Reel that Ellis would be 'far less involved' in The Shards now that FX and Murphy had taken over the series. Fans on social media expressed disappointed over the changes in production, with one writing, 'The Shards originally being Luca Guadagnino's on HBO and now it's Ryan Murphy's on FX... beyond upset.' 'Wasn't going to drink tonight but Ryan Murphy is turning The Shards into a TV show and I want to die,' added another. An adaptation of The Shards has been garnering buzz in Hollywood since 2023, when Ellis' book was first released. Despite her rising profile in the acting world, some fans have taken issue with Gerber scoring a spot in The Shards, which is currently one of the most buzzed about projects in Hollywood Not only was the semi-autobiographical novel a commercial success, it was also one of the legendary writer's most acclaimed books in years. Many of Tinseltown's hottest young stars have been thrown around as potential cast members, although Gerber is currently the only name officially attached so far. Meanwhile, Murphy's currently planning to release his next series - a legal drama led by Kim Kardashian. The reality star, 44, takes on her first leading role as a ruthless divorce lawyer in the new Murphy drama All's Fair - and landed top billing over Oscar nominees Glenn Close and Naomi Watts, as well as established stars Niecy Nash, Sarah Paulson and Teyana Taylor. All's Fair follows a team of high-powered female attorneys who leave their firm to start their own company - with American Horror Story: Delicate star Kardashian taking on the role of Allura Grant.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm Cautiously Optimistic About The American Psycho Remake, But I Think There's Another Option That Needs To Be Considered
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Dear readers and friends, it's time to return some videotapes. Since it's not going to be a part of the 2025 movie schedule, we have some time to discuss what we know about American Psycho's new adaptation. And while author Bret Easton Ellis has cast doubt about whether or not it's actually as far along as we thought, things do seem to be moving along. On one hand, I'm open to a new version of Patrick Bateman's very R-rated shenanigans. However, I have to say that the perfect concept for tackling this tale of '80s excess, gore, and personal identity already exists; and all Hollywood needs to do is follow the music. No, this isn't just an excuse to make my American Psycho dream casting of Mike Faist as Patrick Bateman a reality. Even Austin Butler would be able to carry a tune through a hypothetical retelling of the most recent incarnation of the controversially delightful novel from 1991. Between Duncan Sheik's music and lyrics and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's sharp book, this show could have a lot of potential to revive interest in these adventures in murder and executions. The songs are actually super catchy, and to properly sell you all on this particular gospel of mine, I need to share. Here's a clip of the Broadway cast performing that variant's opening number, 'Selling Out': That's not even half the fun, as the New York-based rewrite of the tune 'Killing Spree' truly highlights the darkly comic tone that's present here. Meanwhile, songs like 'This Is Not An Exit' feature the melancholy that this takes on American Psycho embodies as our protagonists' struggle with their sanity. That angle in particular really sells Patrick Bateman's ambiguous ending, and sticking that landing is something important to consider when casting. If any of the powers that be within this developing prospect happen to still be in the audience at this moment, consider that another reason for taking this concept a little more seriously. Recalling the casts that have starred in the four major productions of American Psycho, some names stand out as ready to bring this project to the next level. Just looking at Patrick Bateman alone, the possibilities of either Matt Smith or Benjamin Walker are too good to pass up. But looking into the roster, and my own memories of seeing the show in its 2015 Broadway run, there are even more deep cuts to be excited about. After Wicked's insane box office run, and with the hype for its sequel still hanging in the air, you can't tell me that bringing Jonathan Bailey back into the fold wouldn't be spectacular. Also, fans of HBO's fan favorite comedy The Other Two are going to love what I'm about to say, as I can't see anyone but Heléne Yorke returning to the part of Evelyn. I'd tell you to consider the Broadway cast recording of American Psycho to prove my point…if we had one. You can look through the cast lists of every major staging and pick out a handful of people who would be welcomed returns. No matter who happens to be cast in this project, going the musical route would be a sterling proposition. Unfortunately, there's no real timetable on when to expect American Psycho to go into production. Though if DC's cancelled Sgt. Rock film is any indication, this could become Luca Guadagnino's next priority sooner rather than later. Until then, we'll just have to keep our hopes in check and our reservations in order, as we should always want to know where we're going.
Vogue
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Hear Me Out: What If Gen Xers Are Actually the Cool Ones?
I am nine years old and my mother—in her mid-20s at the time—is vacuuming the living room while 'My Favourite Game' by the Cardigans plays on full blast. With each drum thwack she hits another corner with the power nozzle, bare feet padding across the carpet in low-rise jeans, me watching deadpan from the sofa. I will always associate that song with this memory. Sunlight splashing through the open window; those distorted vocals, turned up to full; and the big, blocky CD player, with speakers that make your hands shake if you touch them. Though I was born in the '90s—a millennial—I was raised by a dyed-in-the-wool Gen Xer, and was therefore spoonfed Gen-X culture from an early age. Our CD rack was full of '90s bands: Pixies, PJ Harvey, Placebo. The films I later became obsessed with were all of this era: Girl, Interrupted; Fallen Angels; Run Lola Run; Hackers. By the time I got into Bret Easton Ellis, Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation, and Irvine Welsh—all Gen-X writers, with Gen-X sensibilities—something had become abundantly clear. I had been born 15 years or so too late. And now I was destined for a life of Instagram and Asos packages, as opposed to being a '90s slacker making mixtapes and hating on my corporate job. Over the past few years, generational warfare has only ramped up—so much so that it's become boring to even reference: Gen Z hating on millennials for being cringe, millennials hating on Gen Z for being puritanical, and everyone hating on boomers for being, well, boomers. But Gen X—born somewhere between 1965 and 1980—has been largely forgotten about (although even saying that has become a cliché of sorts). Alongside all of this finger-pointing among the generations are claims that, actually, we were the cool ones—no, it was me! But what if it's none of us? What if the cool ones are actually those unbothered people that nobody talks about?
Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Reject luxury brands to save the planet? Non, say the French
Young French people prefer to work for luxury brands and are happy to shun environmental concerns to do so, according to a new study. A survey of 6,000 French individuals aged 16 to 30 revealed that 61 per cent hold a favourable opinion of employment in the luxury industry – this placed it above the civil service, charities and the health, automotive and IT industries in terms of positive attitudes to work. Luxury brands are often criticised in the French media over concerns they are superficial and bad for the environment, however the study noted this had not deterred France's youth from seeking employment with luxury brands. It reads: 'This result is particularly noteworthy as it contrasts with the often negative perception of this sector in France, which is regularly criticised in public opinion, the media and political debates.' 'Clearly, this criticism does not affect the appeal of this sector among the young people surveyed.' The findings also run contrary to claims that millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, and Generation Z, between 1997 to 2012, are, as author Bret Easton Ellis put it, 'wusses' who complain all the time and would rather have a comfortable existence than work hard to earn more. The research, conducted for the Institute Montaigne, found that higher pay was a top priority and that the majority of young people had no intention of retiring early. The study said that findings contradict 'a widespread belief that young people are becoming detached from work, according it only a minimal role in their fulfilment (this is known as 'quiet quitting').' Youth 'disillusioned' by low pay Marc Lazar, one of the authors, said: 'They want to work and consider it an important part of their lives, provided it comes with good pay and a good quality of life outside of work.' 'If this hypothesis were correct, professional dissatisfaction should have no impact on young people's overall well-being. However, our results show the opposite: work remains a fundamental pillar of integration and personal fulfilment.' Mr Lazar added that the lack of decent remuneration was the main source of 'disillusionment' among the young people surveyed because they placed good pay above 'quality of life at work (stress, work-life balance, teleworking, flexible working hours)'. He said bosses should stop complaining that young employees have a problem with 'authority' and hear their 'message', namely: 'Stop, they have legitimate demands, and if you want your companies to innovate, adapt and integrate, you're going to have to listen to them too.' French 'like to criticise' France is renowned for being a powerhouse when it comes to luxury with Bernard Arnault, head of LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods group, often cited as the wealthiest individual in Europe and sometimes the world. The Gallic billionaire, who has bemoaned press criticism of the industry, will no doubt be encouraged by the study's findings. Mr Arnault recently said that he was 'shocked' at Left-wing claims that luxury goods were useless. He added: 'France is a country that likes to criticise, especially those who succeed and who are a bit known. 'These industries make extraordinary products that embody French quality.' After he attended Donald Trump's inauguration in January, he said: 'I've just come back from the USA and I could see the wind of optimism reigning in that country. And when you come back to France, it's a bit of a cold shower.' France's luxury sector accounts for around three per cent of GDP and employs around a million people directly or indirectly.
