Ryan Murphy on Toning Down Sex in ‘The Shards’ and Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Could Do a ‘Much Better Job’ Bringing Productions Back to Hollywood
FX’s “The Shards,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis thriller novel, is a love letter to Los Angeles. Filming there, he told his producers, was a non-negotiable. “We shot it in L.A. and, of course, it could have shot in Canada,” the showrunner told Variety at “The
Ryan Murphy's comments on filming "The Shards" in Los Angeles highlight the ongoing debate about production incentives and the challenges of bringing shoots back to Hollywood. By choosing to film on location in L.A. despite potential cost savings in Canada, Murphy is making a statement about the importance of authenticity and the value of showcasing the city. This move is significant, given the current trend of productions opting for tax-friendly locations like Canada and Georgia.
The fact that Murphy felt compelled to praise L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to bring productions back to Hollywood, while also suggesting she could do a "much better job," speaks to the complexities of the issue. The city's film industry has long struggled to compete with other locations that offer more attractive incentives, and it's clear that Murphy believes more needs to be done to support local production. As the film industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how cities like Los Angeles adapt to changing production needs and priorities.
For film enthusiasts, "The Shards" is definitely one to watch, particularly for its nostalgic value as a love letter to 1980s Los Angeles. Fans of Bret Easton Ellis's novel will also be eager to see Murphy's take on the thriller. Looking ahead, it will be worth keeping an eye on the city's efforts to boost production and whether other high-profile showrunners follow Murphy's lead in prioritizing location shoots in Los Angeles.
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