After the success of Evan Peters’ portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in 2022, Ryan Murphy’s Monster makes a comeback in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menedez Story, its second season. In keeping with Ryan Murphy’s distinctive aesthetic, Monster season 1 followed the life and deeds of infamous American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in an effort to identify the person responsible for the monster’s moniker.
The Netflix series was the first to tackle the topic from a genuinely cinematic standpoint, despite the fact that a lot of media outlets have covered the well-known case.
Despite the controversy surrounding it, Netflix has decided to continue with Monster because of its enormous popularity, giving it a double renewal for seasons two and three. The last episode of Monster’s first season concluded the subject of serial killers; the second season will center on the murder cases of the Menedez brothers, which represent a completely different period in American true crime history.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez narrative is still captivating true crime aficionados worldwide, and it manages to convey the subtleties without bringing up all of the controversies from season 1.
What is the release date of ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story’?
The Netflix trailer for Monster season 2 indicated that the narrative of Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez would air in 2024.
As per Screen Rant Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix was slated to premiere on Thursday, September 19, 2024, given that Ryan Murphy’s other productions, like as American Horror Story, tend to favor fall premieres as Halloween approaches.
What is the plot of ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story’?
“Monster” Season 2 will focus on the highly publicized trials of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their wealthy parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in Beverly Hills on August 20, 1989. José was shot six times, and Kitty ten times.
Initially, Lyle claimed they found their parents dead after returning home, but suspicions led to their arrest; Lyle on March 8, 1990, and Erik shortly after. Erik later confessed the murder to his therapist, Dr. Jerome Oziel.
The show will highlight defense attorney Leslie Abramson’s role, despite the brothers’ initial recruitment of Robert Shapiro. Abramson’s defense hinged on claims of severe abuse by José Menendez, arguing the murders were a result of fear for their lives.
Despite moving testimony from the brothers and compelling evidence about José’s abusive behavior, the first trial ended in a mistrial with a deadlocked jury. In the second trial, Abramson failed to persuade the jury that the killings were in self-defense, leading to the Menendez brothers’ conviction for first-degree murder. They were sentenced to life in prison without parole.
What is the cast of ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story’?
The casting for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story started to take shape, with Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch being chosen to play Lyle Menendez and Erik, respectively. Chloë Sevigny plays José Menendez, Lyle and Erik’s father and eventual victim, and Javier Bardem adds star power to the upcoming season.
In February 2024, the cast was unveiled, along with the casting of Dallas Roberts as a prominent real-life character, Dr. Jerome Oziel. Following the killings, Dr. Oziel served as Erik’s psychiatrist and was the subject of much controversy because of his role in the case. Jason Butler Harner, who plays veteran Los Angeles police officer Det. Les Zoeller, who oversaw the Menendez murder investigation, is joining Roberts.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s whole cast consists of the following:
- Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez
- Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez
- Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez
- Chloë Sevigny as Kitty Menendez
- Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne
- Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson
- Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel
- Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth
- Jason Butler Harner as Detective Les Zoeller
- Enrique Murciano as Carlos Baralt
- Michael Gladis as Tim Rutten
- Drew Powell as Det. Tom Linehan
- Charlie Hall as Craig Cignarelli
- Jeff Perry as Peter Hoffman
Is there any trailer available for ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story’?
Netflix unveiled a trailer in August 2024, confirming Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’s September release date. The teaser features the brothers returning home with pistols in hand and starting the series’ central killings, despite the fact that it is exactly as cryptic as its predecessor. The release date is then shown against a black backdrop as the trailer comes to a close.
Conclusion
With its highly anticipated second season, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story promises to dive into the infamous Menendez case with the same compelling cinematic approach that defined its predecessor. Premiering on September 19, 2024, it continues Netflix’s trend of provocative true crime narratives, exploring new dimensions of American criminal history.
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