Streaming release date (United Kingdom)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story will be available to watch on Netflix from September 19, 2024.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2022)
7.9 (163k) 18
Age rating
52min
1 Seasons
Coming soon
19 September 2024
Synopsis
In a complex case that captivated the US, the Menendez brothers were convicted of murdering their parents in 1996
On August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents, José and Kitty in their home in Beverly Hills, California. Although they were originally not suspected in the killings, investigators eventually narrowed in on the two. However, during their trials, new evidence of years of abuse by their parents came to light, putting into question if the murders were done in cold blood or in self defence.
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What to know
What is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story about?
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is an upcoming true crime drama series produced by Netflix. The series is the second season in director Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology. The first season focused on the serial killer Jeffry Dahmer, while the second recounts the story of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of the brutal murder of their parents after alleged years of abuse.
Who stars in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?
Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez star as the two Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle. Koch, who portrays the younger brother, Erik, is known for his roles in horror films Swallowed and They/Them. Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who plays the older brother, Lyle, is known for his portrayal of Spencer Cassadine on ABC’s General Hospital. Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny portray Jose and Kitty Menendez, Erik and Lyle's parents. Nathan Lane takes on the role of Dominick Dunne, the journalist who covered the trail of the brothers for Vanity Fair. Other cast members include Dallas Roberts, Jason Butler Harner, Enrique Murciano, Gil Ozeri, Tessa Auberjonois, Michael Gladis, Drew Powell, Jade Pettyjohn, Charlie Hall, Tanner Stine, Larry Clarke, and Marlene Forte.
When will Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story be released?
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story will be released on Netflix in late 2024.
Production News
- May 1, 2023
- Netflix announce that they have commissioned a second season of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series, which will focus on the story of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The streamer released a teaser alongside the announcement, replaying the 911 call the brothers made after the murders. The series is set to be released in 2024. (Source: Netflix Tudum)
- June 29, 2023
- Deadline report that Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez have been cast as Erik and Lyle Menendez, respectively. Until now, the two actors have remained largely under the radar, but this casting is expected to significantly elevate their profiles. (Source: Deadline)
- January 15, 2024
- Nathan Lane joins the cast of Monsters as Dominick Dunne, the journalist who covered the trial for Vanity Fair. Additionally, Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny join the cast as Jose and Kitty Menendez, the parents of the infamous Menendez brothers. (Source: Deadline)
- February 1, 2024
- Ari Graynor (Winning Time) joins the cast of Monsters as Leslie Abramson, one of the defense attorneys who provided counsel to Erik Menendez during his trial. (Source: Deadline)
- February 5, 2024
- Leslie Grossman joins the cast of Monsters as Judalon Smyth, Dr. Jerome Oziel's patient and mistress who played a key role in the arrests of Erik and Lyle Menendez. (Source: Deadline)
- February 8, 2024
- In a mass casting announcement, Deadline report that Dallas Roberts, Jason Butler Harner, Enrique Murciano, Michael Gladis, Drew Powell, Charlie Hall, Gil Ozeri, Tessa Auberjonois, Tanner Stine, Larry Clarke, Jade Pettyjohn, and Marlene Forte have all joined the series. (Source: Deadline)
- April 19, 2024
- Netflix announce release windows for several of their most beloved series, including Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The season is expected to be released in late 2024. (Source: ScreenRant)
- August 20, 2024
- Netflix release a teaser trailer for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and reveal the series will premiere on September 19, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
- September 4, 2024
- Netflix release a full-length trailer introducing Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, showing glimpses into how the two brothers went from party boys to murderers. (Source: The Playlist)
- September 10, 2024
- Netflix release another trailer, this time depicting more of the family drama leading up to the murders of Lyle and Erik's parents. (Source: Collider)
