Meet the Cast of Monsters

Released on September 19, 2024
Drama Crime

"Monsters: The Menendez Murders," or simply "Monsters," is a gripping true crime drama that delves into the harrowing tale of the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were infamously convicted in 1996 for the heinous murders of their affluent parents, José and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez. The series offers a deep dive into the complex psychology of the family, exploring the intricate web of relationships and the dark underbelly of the seemingly perfect Menendez household.

At the forefront of this retelling are the performances of Javier Bardem, who embodies the domineering figure of José Menendez, and Chloë Sevigny, who portrays the devoted and socially ambitious mother, Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menéndez. Bardem's José is depicted as a demanding and at times tyrannical patriarch, while Sevigny's Kitty is seen as a doting mother who, nonetheless, is complicit in the emotional turmoil experienced by her sons. The dynamic between Bardem and Sevigny's characters sets the stage for a family drama fraught with tension, where the pressures of wealth and expectation slowly unravel into a tragic conclusion.

The series does not shy away from the sensational aspects of the case that captivated the public's imagination, including the lavish lifestyle of the Menendez family, the brothers' extravagant spending post-murders, and the eventual unveiling of the horrific crime. However, it also seeks to provide a nuanced perspective, examining the potential motivations behind the brothers' actions, such as a history of alleged abuse and psychological trauma. Through meticulous storytelling and a commitment to exploring the depths of human behavior, "Monsters" invites viewers to ponder the nature of justice and the complexities of truth in a case that remains etched in the annals of American crime.

Main Cast of Monsters

Javier Bardem

as José Menendez (9 episodes)

Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem is a Spanish actor from the Canary Islands. He is best known for his role in the 2007 fil...

Chloë Sevigny

as Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez (9 episodes)

Chloë Stevens Sevigny (born November 18, 1974) is an American film actress, fashion designer and former model. Sevign...

Cooper Koch

as Erik Menendez (9 episodes)

Cooper Koch was born on July 16, 1996 and is currently 28 years old.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez

as Lyle Menendez (9 episodes)

Dallas Roberts

as Dr. Jerome Oziel (6 episodes)

Dallas Mark Roberts (born May 10, 1970) is an American stage and screen actor. Roberts was born in Houston, Texas. He...

Leslie Grossman

as Judalon Smyth (5 episodes)

Leslie Erin Grossman (born October 25, 1971) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Mary C...

Marlene Forte

as Marta Cano (6 episodes)

Marlene Forte is a Cuban-American actress. Her career has included recurring roles on House of Payne and Crossing Jor...

Larry Clarke

as Brian Andersen (5 episodes)

Larry Clarke was born on February 8, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.

Ari Graynor

as Leslie Abramson (6 episodes)

Ariel Geltman "Ari" Graynor (born April 27, 1983) is an American actress.

Nathan Lane

as Dominick Dunne (5 episodes)

Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor. He has won three Tony Awards, and has been nom...

Blanca Araceli

as Grandma Maria (6 episodes)

Secondary Cast of Monsters

Jason Butler Harner

as Det. Les Zoeller (4 episodes)

Jason Butler Harner is an actor.

Jeff Perry

as Peter Hoffman (3 episodes)

Jeff Perry was born on August 16, 1955 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Nash B...

Jade Pettyjohn

as Jamie Pisarcik (3 episodes)

Tanner Stine

as Perry Berman (2 episodes)

Best known for his role as Oyster in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.

Ethan Bell

as Cowboy (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)

Kamy D. Bruder

as Chauffeur (2 episodes)

Mara Casey

as Marzi Eisenberg (3 episodes)

Jaja Corral

as Yoda (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)

Max Hawksford

as Coach (2 episodes)

Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick

as Half-Assed Zombie (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)

Lorraine Lerner

as Gun Store Clerk (1 episode)

Jack Perry

as Umpire (2 episodes)

Jake Reiner

as KTLA Reporter (1 episode)

Tracey Silver

as Mrs. Hoffman (1 episode)

Sarah Summers

as Big 5 Clerk (2 episodes)

Leanne Suter

as CBS 2 Reporter (1 episode)

Ashley Sutton

as Wine Rep (2 episodes)

Jim Cody Williams

as Old Man (1 episode)

Enrique Murciano

as Carlos Baralt (3 episodes)

Enrique Murciano (born July 9, 1973) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role on Without a Trace.

Drew Powell

as Det. Tom Linehan (2 episodes)

Drew Powell was born on January 19, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.

Ron Bottitta was born on December 25, 1960 and is currently 63 years old.

Shelby Lee

as AMC Girl (archive footage) (1 episode) , AMC Girl (1 episode)

Walter Belenky

as Officer Czarnocki (1 episode)

Christopher Christian

as BHPD Officer (1 episode)

Justin Cuomo

as Motorcycle Cop (1 episode)

Justin Cuomo is an actor.

Johnny D'Esposito

as Gang Member (1 episode)

Anthony Elfonzia

as Locksmith (1 episode)

Andy Fitzgerald

as Mark Heffernan (2 episodes)

Brittany Freeth

as Uniformed Officer (1 episode)

Gregory Gast

as Coroner (1 episode)

Peter A. Hulne

as Sergeant West (1 episode)

Jason Jia

as Cop (1 episode)

Don O. Knowlton

as Dan Stanton (1 episode)

Gisela Kovach

as Zsa Zsa Gabor (1 episode)

Isabella Rose Landau

as Oziel's Daughter (1 episode)

Vanessa Lua

as Flor (2 episodes)

Ryan Maltz

as Billy Wright (1 episode)

Artie O'Daly

as Officer Mo Angel (1 episode)

Artie O'Daly was born in West Covina, California, USA as Arthur William O'Daly. He is an actor and writer, known for ...

Emory Ogletree II

as Weight Coach (1 episode)

Donovan Patton

as Officer Butkus (1 episode)

Jamie Tompkins

as Real Estate Agent (1 episode)

Alex Vaughan

as Philip (1 episode)

Gareth Williams

as Det. Edmonds (1 episode)

Clara York

as Klara Wright (1 episode)

Michael Gladis

as Tim Rutten (3 episodes)

Michael Gladis was born on August 30, 1977 and is currently 47 years old.

Gil Ozeri

as Dr. William Vicary (2 episodes)

Salvator Xuereb

as Robert Shapiro (1 episode)

Salvator Xuereb was born on November 17, 1965 and is currently 58 years old.

Brandon Santana

as Tony (1 episode)

Tessa Auberjonois

as Dr. Laurel Oziel (1 episode)

Robert Sean Burke

as Cop #2 (1 episode)

Mario Cortez

as Cop #1 (1 episode)

Brad Culver

as Gerald Chaleff (2 episodes)

Earlene Davis

as Sharon (2 episodes)

Rhied De Castro

as Arnel Salvatierra (1 episode)

Jake Elliott

as Hayden Rodgers (1 episode)

Jacob Figueroa

as Edwards (2 episodes)

Jacob Figueroa was born on November 25, 1986 and is currently 37 years old.

Stephen Friedrich

as Young Reporter (1 episode)

Stephen Friedrich is an American stage and screen actor with a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of th...

Roni Geva

as Adoption Agent (1 episode)

Nathen Gurrola

as Andy Cano (4 episodes)

Layne Herrin

as Glenn Stevens (2 episodes)

Kristin Lindquist

as Joyce (3 episodes)

Chloe Oloren

as Noelle (2 episodes)

Arthur Richardson

as Guy (1 episode)

Rebecca Safier

as Realtor (1 episode)

Labrandon Shead

as Miller (4 episodes)

Jess Weixler

as Jill Lansing (3 episodes)

Anthony Turpel

as Donovan Goodreau (1 episode)

Anthony Turpel, born January 26, 2000, is an American actor best known for his roles as R.J. Forrester in The Bold an...

Catherine Carlen

as Wealthy Socialite (1 episode)

Joe Chambrello

as Handsome Actor (1 episode)

Paul Chirico

as Other Police Officer (1 episode)

Joseph Culp

as Boat Captain (3 episodes)

Robert Dill

as Police Officer (1 episode)

Bradley Fisher

as Movie Executive (1 episode)

Bradley Fisher is a stage, film and television actor and writer, former ballet dancer, and musician and music choreographer.

Dylan Friedman

as 13 y/o Lyle (1 episode)

Kevin Gardner

as Clerk (1 episode)

Kevin Gardner was born on December 1, 1969 and is currently 54 years old.

Nicole Ghastin

as Proctor (1 episode)

Bernadette Guckin

as Gun Range Worker (1 episode)

Steve Hasley

as Other Employee (1 episode)

Lauren Lopez

as Famous Actress (1 episode)

Valerie Perri

as Barbara (1 episode)

Jeremy W. Roberts

as Employee (1 episode)

Jagger Rodriguez

as 7 y/o Lyle (1 episode)

Stone Rooke

as 5 y/o Erik (1 episode)

Juliet Rusche

as Diane Vandermolen (1 episode)

Orlando Pineda

as Young José Menendez (1 episode)

Belle Shouse

as Young Kitty Menendez (1 episode)

Hugo Medina

as Edgardo Diaz (1 episode)

Guilford Adams

as Accountant (1 episode)

Sally Brooks

as Lula Mae (1 episode)

John Colton

as Justice of the Peace (1 episode)

Matthew Gilmore

as Photographer (1 episode)

John Gloria

as Contractor (1 episode)

Jennifer Ingrum

as Louise (1 episode)

Julian Larach

as Hustler (1 episode)

Mandy Levin

as Dr. Anne Heller (1 episode)

Rob Mainord

as Dr. Alan Fox (1 episode)

Brooke McCormick

as Woman (1 episode)

Jeff Pride

as Det. Mills (1 episode)

Tom Simmons

as Dean of Students (1 episode)

Milana Vayntrub

as Pam Bozanich (2 episodes)

Melissa Bailey

as Juror #8 (2 episodes)

Dylan Barton

as Griffin Dunne (1 episode)

Will Block

as Alex Dunne (1 episode)

Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez

as Juror #4 (2 episodes)

John Churchill

as George (1 episode)

Helen Duffy

as Clerk (2 episodes)

Peggy Dunne

as Juror #5 (2 episodes)

Natalie Taylor Gray

as Norma Novelli (1 episode)

David Lee Hess

as Billy (1 episode)

Matt Kaminsky

as Sweeney's Attorney (1 episode)

Matt Kaminsky was born on June 8, 1971 and is currently 53 years old.

Mark Kelly

as Norton (3 episodes)

Mark Kelly is an American actor who portrayed Connor in Season 2 of AMC's Fear The Walking Dead. Virginia born/Orego...

Joyce King

as Juror #10 (2 episodes)

Amie MacKenzie

as Linda (1 episode)

Amie MacKenzie was born on June 25, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.

Ross Mackenzie

as Judge Weisberg (3 episodes)

Miguel Pérez

as Peter Cano (3 episodes)

Arnoldo Cruz "Miguel" Perez (born September 7, 1957) is an American actor. He has appeared in many television series,...

Shaw Purnell

as Ellen 'Lenny' Dunne (1 episode)

Alex Rollins

as Paul D'Emilio (1 episode)

Amy Schloerb

as Velma Smith (1 episode)

Luke Matthew Simon

as Cousin Al (3 episodes)

Edward Singletary

as Judge Burton Katz (1 episode)

Neil Vincent Smith

as John Thomas Sweeney (1 episode)

Zabeth Russell

as Juror #1 (2 episodes)

Ruben Vernier

as Brian Eslaminia (2 episodes)

Jett Wilder

as Dominique Dunne (1 episode)

O'Neil Cespedes

as Willie (1 episode)

Tanya Clarke

as Carrie (1 episode)

Tanya Clarke was born on February 2, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.

Erin Coker

as Doctor (1 episode)

Christine Corpuz

as Nurse (1 episode)

Christine Corpuz is a Filipino-American actress. She received her MFA in Graduate Acting from New York University's T...

Adam Dunnells

as Inmate (1 episode)

Vince Duvall

as Joe (1 episode)

Johnny James Fiore

as Other Inmate (1 episode)

Sarah Garofalo

as Cousin Diane (1 episode)

Trae Ireland

as OJ Simpson (1 episode)

Trae Ireland was born on April 8, 1978 and is currently 46 years old.

Jordan Matlock

as Coach Wadlington (1 episode)

Paul Adelstein

as David Conn (1 episode)

Paul Adelstein (born April 29, 1969) is an American television and film actor, best known for the role of Agent Paul ...

Patrick Breen

as Alternate Juror (1 episode)

Patrick Breen is an actor and writer.

Vicki Lawrence

as Leigh (1 episode)

Cinda Adams

as Court Clerk (Menendez Trial) (1 episode)

Founded On Your Mark Studios, along with her spouse Brian Scott: http://www.onyourmarkstudios.com/

Catherine Adell

as Reporter #2 (1 episode)

Tom Beyer

as Robbie (1 episode)

Stephen Bralver

as Driver (Erik's Van) (1 episode)

Stephen Bralver was born on February 21, 1986 and is currently 38 years old.

Andy Forrest

as Charles Gessler (1 episode)

Andy Forrest is an actor, producer and director.

Jim Grollman

as Grant Walker (1 episode)

Victor Gonzalez

as Scary Prisoner (1 episode)

Joshua Hoover

as Andrew (1 episode)

Joshua likes lobster bisque and sweater vests. He has appeared in several films and television shows most notably DIA...

Desiree Mee Jung

as Reporter #1 (1 episode)

Desiree Mee Jung is an Asian-American actress, born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Denver, Colorado.

Diane Yang

as Mary (1 episode)

Heather Knobel

as Carol Najera (1 episode)

Anastasia Leddick

as Lesley (1 episode)

Jamison McDermott

as Anna Eriksson (1 episode)

Yvonne Miranda

as Newscaster (1 episode)

Neiko Neal

as Guard (Anteroom) (1 episode)

Andrew Oliveri

as Barry Levin (1 episode)

Reece Rios

as Phil (1 episode)

Erik Rozet

as Guard #3 (1 episode)

Stephen W. Schriver

as Driver (Lyle's Van) (1 episode)

Sam Skolnik

as Isaac (1 episode)

Christian Telesmar

as Alfa Romeo Driver (1 episode)

Juan Francisco Villa

as Fr. Viera (1 episode)

Gina Vitori

as Gina (1 episode)

Gina Vitori is an actress and producer, known for Tryst 2015, 9-1-1 2018 and Frenzy 2018.

Jason Wayne Wong

as Reporter #3 (1 episode)

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