Complete Cast and Characters of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”

The highly anticipated Season 2 of Monsters, titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, premiered on Netflix with all nine episodes available on September 19, 2024. This gripping true-crime drama, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, delves into the infamous 1989 double homicide that unfolded in the Menendez family home, where Jose and Kitty Menendez were tragically found dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Following extensive investigations, Jose and Kitty’s sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez, were convicted of the double homicide and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in 1996. The series offers a dramatized interpretation of these chilling events. The official synopsis for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story reads:

“This riveting true-crime drama probes the lives of the Menendez brothers, convicted of the brutal 1989 murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.”

Full Cast and Characters of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

1) Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez

Cooper Koch, a 28-year-old actor from Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, takes on the role of Erik Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Erik, the younger brother, is depicted as responsible for the shotgun murder of his parents. During police interrogations following the murders, he and his brother claimed they were not present during the incident.

2) Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez

Nicholas Alexander Chavez, a talented actor hailing from Houston, Texas, portrays Lyle Menendez. Known for his roles in productions like Crushed (2022) and General Hospital (2021-2024), Chavez’s character Lyle, alongside Erik, is sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murders, which they claim were acts of self-defense against their father’s abusive behavior.

3) Chloe Sevigny as Kitty Menendez

Chloe Sevigny, a Golden Globe-winning actress, plays the role of Kitty Menendez in the series. Sevigny has a noteworthy filmography that includes titles such as American Psycho (2000), The Bunny Brown (2003), and Boys Don’t Cry (1999). Kitty, the mother of Lyle and Erik, was murdered by her sons on the same day as her husband.

4) Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez

A still of Javier Bardem (Photo by Beatriz Velasco/WireImage, Getty)

Renowned Spanish actor Javier Bardem, celebrated for his numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe, portrays Jose Menendez. Bardem, aged 55, is known for his outstanding performances in films like Dune: Part Two (2024), No Country for Old Men (2007), and Skyfall (2012). His character, Jose Menendez, is depicted as the father whose alleged abusive behavior towards his children prompted them to commit the horrific act.