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Producers Reveal 'The Shards' Season 2 Plans
10 Sep
Summary
- Season 1 finale of 'The Shards' sets up season 2 cliffhanger.
- Jacobson and Simpson specialize in adapting unlikely book successes.
- Producers see true crime as a genre that has been revitalized.
Producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson are planning for a second season of 'The Shards,' adapting Bret Easton Ellis' novel. The first season finale intentionally left a murder mystery unresolved, featuring Terry's fall down a staircase, to entice viewers for future installments.
Jacobson and Simpson, partners at Color Force, have a history of successfully adapting books that many deemed unfilmable. Their portfolio includes 'The Hunger Games,' 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' all of which became major franchises against industry skepticism.
The duo also played a pivotal role in reviving the true crime genre with 'The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.' Despite initial doubts about audience interest in the O. J. Simpson case, the series became a critical and commercial success, prompting a resurgence in true crime entertainment.
They continue to explore new projects within the 'American Story' franchise, including 'Love Story' and 'American Sports Story.' While 'Love Story' is being considered for a second season, 'American Sports Story's' future depends on finding the right narrative. The producers prioritize adapting compelling stories that captivate them as avid readers, focusing on 'how it could work' rather than 'why it won't.'
