Currently the #1 show on Netflix, the riveting MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY has taken the world by storm. Dramatizing the murder case in the early ’90s where two brothers murdered their parents, claiming they were in fear of their father killing them after enduring years of abuse. This was an early blueprint of court television, revolutionizing the way the public accessed the courtroom and trials.
The Series is garnering lots of early Awards Season buzz for its two lead actors, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, who play Lyle and Erik Menendez, respectively in this latest installment of Ryan Murphy‘s MONSTERS anthology. Its predecessor MONSTERS: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY starring Evan Peters in the titular role went on to phenomenal success including wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards and People’s Choice Awards.
The two breakout stars came to Toronto today to promote the Series, including a live taping of a Sirius XM Canada chat with moderator, Allison Dore to air at a later date. The conversation included how the two Actors achieved chemistry as brothers organically, their opinions of Milli Vanilli (whose music is featured prominently in the Series), the public’s reaction to the Series and Koch walks us through filming an award-worthy one-take scene in episode five.
Some official snaps from the event:
Highlights below:
@mrwillwong So unforgettable joining a chat with MONSTERS: THE ERIK AND LYLE MENENDEZ STORY’s breakout stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch! The #1 series on Netflix is garnering huge awards buzz already! This chat with Allison Dore of Sirius XM Canada to air at later date. #MenendezBrothers #Monsters #ErikandLyleMenendez #erikmenendez #lylemenendez #cooperkoch #toronto #nicholasalexanderchavez #ryanmurphy ♬ I’m Gonna Miss You – Milli Vanilli
MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY streams now on Netflix.
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Following all the buzz surrounding series MONSTERS: THE ERIK & LYLE MENENDEZ STORY, comes a new Trailer for upcoming Documentary, THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS, coming to Netflix on October 7, 2024.
FORMAT: Documentary Film
RELEASING ON NETFLIX: October 7, 2024
In 1996, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for the murders of their parents in what became one of the most famous criminal cases of the late 20th century. For the first time in 30 years, and in their own words, both brothers revisit the trial that shocked the nation. Through extensive audio interviews with Lyle and Erik, lawyers involved in the trial, journalists who covered it, jurors, family, and other informed observers, acclaimed Argentinian director Alejandro Hartmann (Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?, The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar) offers new insight and a fresh perspective on a case that people only think they know.
Directed By Alejandro Hartmann
Produced by Ross M. Dinerstein & Rebecca Evans
Executive Producers Ross Girard & Mark McCune
Co-Executive Producers Dani Sloane, Gina Scarlata, Cecilia Salguero, Will Mavronicolas & JP Quicquaro
Following the massive success of DAHMER, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez. Arriving September 19, 2024 on Netflix.
While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents.
Monsters:
The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm, paved the way for audiences’ modern-day fascination with true crime, and in return asks those audiences: Who are the real monsters?
Details:
Series’ Launch Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM PT
Executive Producers: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, David McMillan, Louise Shore, Carl Franklin, Javier Bardem
Directors: Ian Brennan, Max Winkler, Paris Barclay, Michael Uppendahl, Carl Franklin
Writers: Ryan Murphy, David McMillan, Todd Kubrak, Ian Brennan, Reilly Smith
Starring: Javier Bardem (José Menendez), Chloë Sevigny (Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez), Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Lyle Menendez), Cooper Koch (Erik Menendez), Nathan Lane (Dominick Dunne), Ari Graynor (Leslie Abramson)
Additional Cast: Leslie Grossman (Judalon Smyth), Dallas Roberts (Dr. Jerome Oziel), Paul Adelstein (David Conn), Jason Butler Harner (Det. Les Zoeller), Enrique Murciano (Carlos Baralt), Michael Gladis (Tim Rutten), Drew Powell (Det. Tom Linehan), Charlie Hall (Craig Cignarelli), Gil Ozeri (Dr. William Vicary), Jeff Perry (Peter Hoffman), Tessa Auberjonois (Dr. Laurel Oziel), Tanner Stine (Perry Berman), Larry Clarke (Brian Andersen), Jade Pettyjohn (Jamie Pisarcik), Marlene Forte (Marta Cano)
From the creators of DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Coming to Netflix in 2024. Today we get a title announcement for what looks to be yet another juicy series! Can’t wait to see more!
For those who don’t recall, these two brothers Lyle and Erik, rocked the world when they were convincted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez. They were both eventually sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
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