About Monsters
- Released on September 19, 2024
"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 plays José Menendez (9 episodes)
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See Javier Bardem's other roles →Chloë Sevigny plays Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez (9 episodes)
Chloë Stevens Sevigny (born November 18, 1974) is an American film actress, fashion designer and former model. Sevign...
See Chloë Sevigny's other roles →Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez (9 episodes)
Cooper Koch was born on July 16, 1996 and is currently 28 years old.
See Cooper Koch's other roles →Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez (9 episodes)
Dallas Roberts plays Dr. Jerome Oziel (6 episodes)
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See Dallas Roberts's other roles →Leslie Grossman plays Judalon Smyth (5 episodes)
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See Leslie Grossman's other roles →Marlene Forte plays Marta Cano (6 episodes)
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See Marlene Forte's other roles →Larry Clarke plays Brian Andersen (5 episodes)
Larry Clarke was born on February 8, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.
See Larry Clarke's other roles →Ari Graynor plays Leslie Abramson (6 episodes)
Ariel Geltman "Ari" Graynor (born April 27, 1983) is an American actress.
See Ari Graynor's other roles →Nathan Lane plays Dominick Dunne (5 episodes)
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See Nathan Lane's other roles →Blanca Araceli plays Grandma Maria (6 episodes)
Secondary Cast of Monsters
Jason Butler Harner plays Det. Les Zoeller (4 episodes)
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See Jason Butler Harner's other roles →Jeff Perry plays Peter Hoffman (3 episodes)
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See Jeff Perry's other roles →Jade Pettyjohn plays Jamie Pisarcik (3 episodes)
Tanner Stine plays Perry Berman (2 episodes)
Best known for his role as Oyster in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.
See Tanner Stine's other roles →Ethan Bell plays Cowboy (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)
Kamy D. Bruder plays Chauffeur (2 episodes)
Mara Casey plays Marzi Eisenberg (3 episodes)
Jaja Corral plays Yoda (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)
Max Hawksford plays Coach (2 episodes)
Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick plays Half-Assed Zombie (Trick-or-Treater) (1 episode)
Lorraine Lerner plays Gun Store Clerk (1 episode)
Jack Perry plays Umpire (2 episodes)
Jake Reiner plays KTLA Reporter (1 episode)
Tracey Silver plays Mrs. Hoffman (1 episode)
Sarah Summers plays Big 5 Clerk (2 episodes)
Leanne Suter plays CBS 2 Reporter (1 episode)
Ashley Sutton plays Wine Rep (2 episodes)
Jim Cody Williams plays Old Man (1 episode)
Enrique Murciano plays Carlos Baralt (3 episodes)
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See Enrique Murciano's other roles →Drew Powell plays Det. Tom Linehan (2 episodes)
Drew Powell was born on January 19, 1976 and is currently 48 years old.
See Drew Powell's other roles →Charlie Hall plays Craig Cignarelli (4 episodes)
Rick Holmes plays Randolph Wright (1 episode)
Shelby Lee plays AMC Girl (archive footage) (1 episode) , AMC Girl (1 episode)
Ron Bottitta plays Chief Marvin Iannone (1 episode)
Ron Bottitta was born on December 25, 1960 and is currently 63 years old.
See Ron Bottitta's other roles →Walter Belenky plays Officer Czarnocki (1 episode)
Christopher Christian plays BHPD Officer (1 episode)
Justin Cuomo plays Motorcycle Cop (1 episode)
Justin Cuomo is an actor.
See Justin Cuomo's other roles →Johnny D'Esposito plays Gang Member (1 episode)
Anthony Elfonzia plays Locksmith (1 episode)
Andy Fitzgerald plays Mark Heffernan (2 episodes)
Brittany Freeth plays Uniformed Officer (1 episode)
Gregory Gast plays Coroner (1 episode)
Peter A. Hulne plays Sergeant West (1 episode)
Jason Jia plays Cop (1 episode)
Don O. Knowlton plays Dan Stanton (1 episode)
Gisela Kovach plays Zsa Zsa Gabor (1 episode)
Isabella Rose Landau plays Oziel's Daughter (1 episode)
Vanessa Lua plays Flor (2 episodes)
Ryan Maltz plays Billy Wright (1 episode)
Artie O'Daly plays Officer Mo Angel (1 episode)
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See Artie O'Daly's other roles →Emory Ogletree II plays Weight Coach (1 episode)
Donovan Patton plays Officer Butkus (1 episode)
Jamie Tompkins plays Real Estate Agent (1 episode)
Alex Vaughan plays Philip (1 episode)
Gareth Williams plays Det. Edmonds (1 episode)
Clara York plays Klara Wright (1 episode)
Michael Gladis plays Tim Rutten (3 episodes)
Michael Gladis was born on August 30, 1977 and is currently 47 years old.
See Michael Gladis's other roles →Gil Ozeri plays Dr. William Vicary (2 episodes)
Salvator Xuereb plays Robert Shapiro (1 episode)
Salvator Xuereb was born on November 17, 1965 and is currently 58 years old.
See Salvator Xuereb's other roles →Brandon Santana plays Tony (1 episode)
Tessa Auberjonois plays Dr. Laurel Oziel (1 episode)
Robert Sean Burke plays Cop #2 (1 episode)
Mario Cortez plays Cop #1 (1 episode)
Brad Culver plays Gerald Chaleff (2 episodes)
Earlene Davis plays Sharon (2 episodes)
Rhied De Castro plays Arnel Salvatierra (1 episode)
Jake Elliott plays Hayden Rodgers (1 episode)
Jacob Figueroa plays Edwards (2 episodes)
Jacob Figueroa was born on November 25, 1986 and is currently 37 years old.
See Jacob Figueroa's other roles →Stephen Friedrich plays 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...
See Stephen Friedrich's other roles →Roni Geva plays Adoption Agent (1 episode)
Nathen Gurrola plays Andy Cano (4 episodes)
Layne Herrin plays Glenn Stevens (2 episodes)
Kristin Lindquist plays Joyce (3 episodes)
Chloe Oloren plays Noelle (2 episodes)
Arthur Richardson plays Guy (1 episode)
Rebecca Safier plays Realtor (1 episode)
Labrandon Shead plays Miller (4 episodes)
Jess Weixler plays Jill Lansing (3 episodes)
Anthony Turpel plays 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...
See Anthony Turpel's other roles →Catherine Carlen plays Wealthy Socialite (1 episode)
Joe Chambrello plays Handsome Actor (1 episode)
Paul Chirico plays Other Police Officer (1 episode)
Joseph Culp plays Boat Captain (3 episodes)
Robert Dill plays Police Officer (1 episode)
Bradley Fisher plays Movie Executive (1 episode)
Bradley Fisher is a stage, film and television actor and writer, former ballet dancer, and musician and music choreographer.
See Bradley Fisher's other roles →Dylan Friedman plays 13 y/o Lyle (1 episode)
Kevin Gardner plays Clerk (1 episode)
Kevin Gardner was born on December 1, 1969 and is currently 54 years old.
See Kevin Gardner's other roles →Nicole Ghastin plays Proctor (1 episode)
Bernadette Guckin plays Gun Range Worker (1 episode)
Steve Hasley plays Other Employee (1 episode)
Lauren Lopez plays Famous Actress (1 episode)
Valerie Perri plays Barbara (1 episode)
Jeremy W. Roberts plays Employee (1 episode)
Jagger Rodriguez plays 7 y/o Lyle (1 episode)
Stone Rooke plays 5 y/o Erik (1 episode)
Juliet Rusche plays Diane Vandermolen (1 episode)
Orlando Pineda plays Young José Menendez (1 episode)
Belle Shouse plays Young Kitty Menendez (1 episode)
Hugo Medina plays Edgardo Diaz (1 episode)
Guilford Adams plays Accountant (1 episode)
Sally Brooks plays Lula Mae (1 episode)
John Colton plays Justice of the Peace (1 episode)
Matthew Gilmore plays Photographer (1 episode)
John Gloria plays Contractor (1 episode)
Jennifer Ingrum plays Louise (1 episode)
Julian Larach plays Hustler (1 episode)
Mandy Levin plays Dr. Anne Heller (1 episode)
Rob Mainord plays Dr. Alan Fox (1 episode)
Brooke McCormick plays Woman (1 episode)
Jeff Pride plays Det. Mills (1 episode)
Tom Simmons plays Dean of Students (1 episode)
Milana Vayntrub plays Pam Bozanich (2 episodes)
Melissa Bailey plays Juror #8 (2 episodes)
Dylan Barton plays Griffin Dunne (1 episode)
Will Block plays Alex Dunne (1 episode)
Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez plays Juror #4 (2 episodes)
John Churchill plays George (1 episode)
Helen Duffy plays Clerk (2 episodes)
Peggy Dunne plays Juror #5 (2 episodes)
Natalie Taylor Gray plays Norma Novelli (1 episode)
David Lee Hess plays Billy (1 episode)
Matt Kaminsky plays Sweeney's Attorney (1 episode)
Matt Kaminsky was born on June 8, 1971 and is currently 53 years old.
See Matt Kaminsky's other roles →Mark Kelly plays Norton (3 episodes)
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See Mark Kelly's other roles →Joyce King plays Juror #10 (2 episodes)
Amie MacKenzie plays Linda (1 episode)
Amie MacKenzie was born on June 25, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.
See Amie MacKenzie's other roles →Ross Mackenzie plays Judge Weisberg (3 episodes)
Miguel Pérez plays Peter Cano (3 episodes)
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See Miguel Pérez's other roles →Shaw Purnell plays Ellen 'Lenny' Dunne (1 episode)
Alex Rollins plays Paul D'Emilio (1 episode)
Amy Schloerb plays Velma Smith (1 episode)
Luke Matthew Simon plays Cousin Al (3 episodes)
Edward Singletary plays Judge Burton Katz (1 episode)
Neil Vincent Smith plays John Thomas Sweeney (1 episode)
Zabeth Russell plays Juror #1 (2 episodes)
Ruben Vernier plays Brian Eslaminia (2 episodes)
Jett Wilder plays Dominique Dunne (1 episode)
O'Neil Cespedes plays Willie (1 episode)
Tanya Clarke plays Carrie (1 episode)
Tanya Clarke was born on February 2, 1972 and is currently 52 years old.
See Tanya Clarke's other roles →Erin Coker plays Doctor (1 episode)
Christine Corpuz plays Nurse (1 episode)
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See Christine Corpuz's other roles →Adam Dunnells plays Inmate (1 episode)
Vince Duvall plays Joe (1 episode)
Johnny James Fiore plays Other Inmate (1 episode)
Sarah Garofalo plays Cousin Diane (1 episode)
Trae Ireland plays OJ Simpson (1 episode)
Trae Ireland was born on April 8, 1978 and is currently 46 years old.
See Trae Ireland's other roles →Jordan Matlock plays Coach Wadlington (1 episode)
Paul Adelstein plays 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 ...
See Paul Adelstein's other roles →Patrick Breen plays Alternate Juror (1 episode)
Patrick Breen is an actor and writer.
See Patrick Breen's other roles →Vicki Lawrence plays Leigh (1 episode)
Cinda Adams plays Court Clerk (Menendez Trial) (1 episode)
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See Cinda Adams's other roles →Catherine Adell plays Reporter #2 (1 episode)
Tom Beyer plays Robbie (1 episode)
Stephen Bralver plays Driver (Erik's Van) (1 episode)
Stephen Bralver was born on February 21, 1986 and is currently 38 years old.
See Stephen Bralver's other roles →Andy Forrest plays Charles Gessler (1 episode)
Andy Forrest is an actor, producer and director.
See Andy Forrest's other roles →Jim Grollman plays Grant Walker (1 episode)
Victor Gonzalez plays Scary Prisoner (1 episode)
Joshua Hoover plays Andrew (1 episode)
Joshua likes lobster bisque and sweater vests. He has appeared in several films and television shows most notably DIA...
See Joshua Hoover's other roles →Desiree Mee Jung plays Reporter #1 (1 episode)
Desiree Mee Jung is an Asian-American actress, born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Denver, Colorado.
See Desiree Mee Jung's other roles →Diane Yang plays Mary (1 episode)
Heather Knobel plays Carol Najera (1 episode)
Anastasia Leddick plays Lesley (1 episode)
Jamison McDermott plays Anna Eriksson (1 episode)
Yvonne Miranda plays Newscaster (1 episode)
Neiko Neal plays Guard (Anteroom) (1 episode)
Andrew Oliveri plays Barry Levin (1 episode)
Reece Rios plays Phil (1 episode)
Erik Rozet plays Guard #3 (1 episode)
Stephen W. Schriver plays Driver (Lyle's Van) (1 episode)
Sam Skolnik plays Isaac (1 episode)
Christian Telesmar plays Alfa Romeo Driver (1 episode)
Juan Francisco Villa plays Fr. Viera (1 episode)
Gina Vitori plays Gina (1 episode)
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See Gina Vitori's other roles →Jason Wayne Wong plays Reporter #3 (1 episode)
Crew of Monsters
Discover the backstage crew of Monsters →- Jason Butler Harner
- Jeff Perry
- Jade Pettyjohn
- Tanner Stine
- Ethan Bell
- Kamy D. Bruder
- Mara Casey
- Jaja Corral
- Max Hawksford
- Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick
- Lorraine Lerner
- Jack Perry
- Jake Reiner
- Tracey Silver
- Sarah Summers
- Leanne Suter
- Ashley Sutton
- Jim Cody Williams
- Enrique Murciano
- Drew Powell
- Charlie Hall
- Rick Holmes
- Shelby Lee
- Ron Bottitta
- Walter Belenky
- Christopher Christian
- Justin Cuomo
- Johnny D'Esposito
- Anthony Elfonzia
- Andy Fitzgerald
- Brittany Freeth
- Gregory Gast
- Peter A. Hulne
- Jason Jia
- Don O. Knowlton
- Gisela Kovach
- Isabella Rose Landau
- Vanessa Lua
- Ryan Maltz
- Artie O'Daly
- Emory Ogletree II
- Donovan Patton
- Jamie Tompkins
- Alex Vaughan
- Gareth Williams
- Clara York
- Michael Gladis
- Gil Ozeri
- Salvator Xuereb
- Brandon Santana
- Tessa Auberjonois
- Robert Sean Burke
- Mario Cortez
- Brad Culver
- Earlene Davis
- Rhied De Castro
- Jake Elliott
- Jacob Figueroa
- Stephen Friedrich
- Roni Geva
- Nathen Gurrola
- Layne Herrin
- Kristin Lindquist
- Chloe Oloren
- Arthur Richardson
- Rebecca Safier
- Labrandon Shead
- Jess Weixler
- Anthony Turpel
- Catherine Carlen
- Joe Chambrello
- Paul Chirico
- Joseph Culp
- Robert Dill
- Bradley Fisher
- Dylan Friedman
- Kevin Gardner
- Nicole Ghastin
- Bernadette Guckin
- Steve Hasley
- Lauren Lopez
- Valerie Perri
- Jeremy W. Roberts
- Jagger Rodriguez
- Stone Rooke
- Juliet Rusche
- Orlando Pineda
- Belle Shouse
- Hugo Medina
- Guilford Adams
- Sally Brooks
- John Colton
- Matthew Gilmore
- John Gloria
- Jennifer Ingrum
- Julian Larach
- Mandy Levin
- Rob Mainord
- Brooke McCormick
- Jeff Pride
- Tom Simmons
- Milana Vayntrub
- Melissa Bailey
- Dylan Barton
- Will Block
- Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez
- John Churchill
- Helen Duffy
- Peggy Dunne
- Natalie Taylor Gray
- David Lee Hess
- Matt Kaminsky
- Mark Kelly
- Joyce King
- Amie MacKenzie
- Ross Mackenzie
- Miguel Pérez
- Shaw Purnell
- Alex Rollins
- Amy Schloerb
- Luke Matthew Simon
- Edward Singletary
- Neil Vincent Smith
- Zabeth Russell
- Ruben Vernier
- Jett Wilder
- O'Neil Cespedes
- Tanya Clarke
- Erin Coker
- Christine Corpuz
- Adam Dunnells
- Vince Duvall
- Johnny James Fiore
- Sarah Garofalo
- Trae Ireland
- Jordan Matlock
- Paul Adelstein
- Patrick Breen
- Vicki Lawrence
- Cinda Adams
- Catherine Adell
- Tom Beyer
- Stephen Bralver
- Andy Forrest
- Jim Grollman
- Victor Gonzalez
- Joshua Hoover
- Desiree Mee Jung
- Diane Yang
- Heather Knobel
- Anastasia Leddick
- Jamison McDermott
- Yvonne Miranda
- Neiko Neal
- Andrew Oliveri
- Reece Rios
- Erik Rozet
- Stephen W. Schriver
- Sam Skolnik
- Christian Telesmar
- Juan Francisco Villa
- Gina Vitori
- Jason Wayne Wong