Igby Rigney, star of FX thriller “The Shards,” talks about stepping into a leading television role and the production’s adult material as the series approaches its release. In interviews ahead of launch, Rigney says he is not intimidated by the show’s sex scenes, despite their explicit nature and their placement within a storyline involving drug-fueled parties and a serial-killer plot. He also reflects on the experience of working under creator Ryan Murphy on the series, which is co-created with Bret Easton Ellis. Rigney describes the effort required for the project, including a global promotional run that takes him to multiple cities. According to the accounts, he has been on a press tour that includes Berlin, with earlier stops in New York and London, and he is set to celebrate the premiere with an official launch event. The coverage also notes that Rigney talks about his professional relationship to the show’s creative team, including comments about not meeting Ellis, while continuing to focus on the work and the challenges of performing in highly detailed scenes.