Highlights
- Ryan Murphy’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is now streaming on Netflix.
- The series stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch as Lyle and Erik Menendez.
- Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny play the roles of José and Kitty Menendez.
- Powerful performances from Nathan Lane and Ari Graynor enhance the storytelling.
- The show raises important discussions about family dynamics and trauma.
Ryan Murphy returns with an interesting new installment of his Monsters anthology series, titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, now streaming on Netflix.
This true crime drama explores the harrowing tale of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who infamously murdered their parents in 1989.
With a remarkable cast featuring both seasoned actors and rising stars, the series promises to shed light on this notorious case.
The Star-Studded Cast
The ensemble cast includes A-list actors such as Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny, alongside newcomers Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, who portray the Menendez brothers.
Here’s a closer look at the main characters and the actors bringing them to life:
Lyle Menendez – Nicholas Alexander Chavez
Nicholas Alexander Chavez stars as Lyle Menendez, the older, more brash brother. The series highlights Lyle’s struggles, including his embarrassment over wearing a hairpiece due to hair loss.
Chavez is known for his roles in General Hospital and Crushed, and will also appear in another Ryan Murphy project, Grotesquerie.
Erik Menendez – Cooper Koch
Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez, the younger brother, portrayed as nervous and troubled.
Erik had aspirations of a tennis career and ultimately confided in his psychologist about the murders.
Koch has appeared in films such as They/Them and Swallowed and is also part of the Power Book II: Ghost series.
Kitty Menendez – Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny takes on the role of Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, the boys’ mother, who faced significant challenges while raising her sons.
Sevigny is celebrated for her work in American Psycho, Zodiac, and American Horror Story.
José Menendez – Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem portrays José Menendez, the boys’ father, whose background as a successful corporate executive and allegations of abuse play a critical role in the story.
Bardem is an acclaimed actor known for films like No Country for Old Men and Dune.
Supporting Cast
Other notable cast members include:
- Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne, a writer and journalist covering the trial.
- Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson, the defense attorney for Lyle and Erik.
- Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel, Erik’s psychologist.
- Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth, a key witness in the trial.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story offers an intriguing look at one of America’s most infamous criminal cases through powerful performances from its cast.
