"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story": what the new series is about and why it is definitely worth watching

In September 2022, Netflix released the mini-series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which told the story of a cannibalistic killer. The show instantly became a hit on the platform and laid the foundation for a new anthology.

This time, the genius of the series Ryan Murphy, together with Ian Brennan, decided to tell some high-profile stories about killers who were once followed by the whole of America. And who greatly influenced society. Next on the list were two brothers who brutally murdered their parents. The series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" is available on the platform starting September 19.

What the series is about

In August 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were found shot to death in a luxury home in Beverly Hills. The investigation led the police to the sons of the victims, Lyle and Eric. During the trial, the boys claimed that they had been abused by their parents and that this drove them to commit the crime. However, the prosecutor's office insisted on mercenary motives for the murder. As a result, the brothers were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Who starred in the series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Javier Bardem - Jose Menendez

For the first time in his life, the Spanish actor agreed to take part in the project without even reading the script. He got the role of the family patriarch, a rich, influential and cruel boss from the music industry.

Chloe Sevigny as Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez

The actress heard about her future character from showrunner Ryan Murphy and immediately accepted the challenge. She plays a mother of a family who is disappointed with life and angry with the whole world.

Nicolas Chavez - Lyle Menendez

The actor admitted that while working on the series he felt a lot of empathy for his character. Even despite what he did.

Cooper Koch - Erik Menendez

In order to get used to his difficult role, Koch often put himself in the character's shoes. He tried to understand everything that could be going on in his soul.

Nathan Lane - Dominic Dunne

Investigative journalist Dominic Dunne covered the high-profile trial for Vanity Fair magazine. He has been following the case for several years and has written several huge articles. Murphy was looking for an actor who could combine a dramatic image with comedic talent.

Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson

At the time of the Menendez brothers' trial, Abramson was already a superstar lawyer. She almost convinced the jury that the murder was unintentional.

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