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Ryan Murphy

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18 stories · latest Oct 21, 2026 · TV & Film, Celebrity

Ryan Murphy biography

Ryan Murphy is a television creator, producer, and director known for developing high-profile anthology series and popular network shows. His major television projects include FX's American Horror Story, Love Story, and The Shards, as well as Fox's Glee and Netflix's true-crime Monster franchise.

Recent coverage highlights Murphy's active slate, including developing Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, teasing a potential Glee revival, and orchestrating a major crossover for American Horror Story Season 13. Additionally, he received the Norman Lear Award at Variety's Showrunner Breakfast and executive produced the FX series adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel The Shards.

  • Coverage of Ryan Murphy focuses heavily on his extensive slate of television projects across major networks and streaming platforms.
  • Reports frequently highlight his collaborations with prominent actors, classic ensemble reunions, and adaptations of dark true-crime or literary material.
  • Attention is also regularly given to industry recognitions celebrating his career as a prominent television mastermind.

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  1. Ryan Murphy Gets Emotional Winning Norman Lear Award at Star-Studded Showrunner Breakfast

    Aug 18, 2026

    Ryan Murphy accepted the Norman Lear Award at Variety's annual Showrunner Breakfast in West Hollywood.

    Ryan Murphy Gets Emotional Winning Norman Lear Award at Star-Studded Showrunner Breakfast
  2. Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Pivots to Lizzie Borden For First Female-Led Season

    Aug 21, 2026

    Reports detailed that the next season of Murphy's Monster anthology series will focus on Lizzie Borden as its first female lead.

    Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Pivots to Lizzie Borden For First Female-Led Season
  3. Ghouls Assemble: 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Brings Back Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson & Evan Peters For An Epic Crossover

    Aug 27, 2026

    Murphy confirmed that American Horror Story Season 13 will feature an all-star crossover bringing back original series icons.

    Ghouls Assemble: 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Brings Back Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson & Evan Peters For An Epic Crossover
  4. 'Love Story' Cast Serves High-Fashion Glam In New FX Portrait Shoot

    Aug 31, 2026

    Cast portraits were released for Love Story, an FX anthology series developed by Ryan Murphy and Connor Hines.

    'Love Story' Cast Serves High-Fashion Glam In New FX Portrait Shoot
  5. Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Wraps Season 1 With Dramatic Finale Episode 9

    Sep 8, 2026

    The first season of the Murphy-helmed adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's novel The Shards reached its finale.

    Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Wraps Season 1 With Dramatic Finale Episode 9
  6. Lea Michele Responds to Ryan Murphy's Glee Reboot Tease

    Sep 11, 2026

    Lea Michele addressed comments from Murphy hinting at a potential revival or reimagining of Glee.

    Lea Michele Responds to Ryan Murphy's Glee Reboot Tease

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Bret Easton Ellis Is Watching FX’s 'The Shards' Right Along With Fans
Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Wraps Season 1 With Dramatic Finale Episode 9
'The Shards' Season 2: Everything We Know About The FX Series Renewal
Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis in the story: 'The Shards' Season 2: Everything We Know About The FX Series Renewal
Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis in the story: 'The Shards' Season 2: Everything We Know About The FX Series Renewal
Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Pivots to Lizzie Borden For First Female-Led Season
Ryan Murphy Gets Emotional Winning Norman Lear Award at Star-Studded Showrunner Breakfast

Ryan Murphy: your questions

Did Ryan Murphy win an award recently?

Ryan Murphy received the Norman Lear Award at Variety's annual Showrunner Breakfast held in West Hollywood.

What is the next season of Ryan Murphy's Monster series about?

The upcoming season, titled Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, focuses on the 19th-century double-axe murder scandal in Massachusetts.

Is Ryan Murphy planning a Glee reboot?

Murphy has dropped hints indicating interest in reviving or reimagining the franchise, though no formal reboot has been announced.

Which stars are returning for American Horror Story Season 13?

Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, and Billie Lourd are returning for a crossover battle against ultimate evil.

What is Ryan Murphy's legal series All's Fair?

All's Fair is an upcoming television legal series from Murphy starring Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian.

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