Meet the Cast of Monsters | The story of Lyle and Erik Menendez

As fans would expect from a Ryan Murphy production, the show features a number of major stars portraying key characters, including Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, Nathan Lane and more.

But the lead roles of Lyle and Erik are portrayed by rising stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, respectively.

Speaking about how the role changed his life, Koch recently told People, “The exciting thing about this part of my life is that there are so many conversations about monsters.”

“There are people that I love and admire who actually watch the show and then they write to me and say, ‘I love your work’.”

He continued, “And to hear from people whose work I respect so much think of me that way just feels otherworldly.”

Wondering how Chavez and Koch — as well as the rest of the cast — compare to their real-life counterparts?

With more Season 2 and Season 3 episodes potentially on the horizon, read on to find out everything you need to know about the cast of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Cast of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – Where Have You Seen the Stars Before?

The full cast list for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story can be found below. However, keep scrolling to find out more about the main ensemble and find out where you may have seen the actors before.

• Javier Bardem as Jose Menendez
• Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez
• Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez
• Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez
• Dallas Roberts as Dr. Jerome Oziel
• Leslie Grossman as Judalon Smyth
• Nathan Lane as Dominick Dunne
• Ari Graynor as Leslie Abramson
• Paul Adelstein as David Conn
• 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
• Gil Ozeri as Dr. William Vicary
• Jeff Perry as Peter Hoffman
• Tessa Auberjonois as Dr. Laurel Oziel
• Tanner Stine as Perry Berman
• Larry Clarke as Brian Andersen
• Jade Pettyjohn as Jamie Pisarcik
• Marlene Forte as Marta Cano

Nicholas Alexander Chavez plays Lyle Menendez

Who is Lyle Menendez? Lyle is Menendez’s eldest son and is portrayed in the series as the more confident, brash and hot-headed of the brothers. As portrayed in the series, one of Lyle’s biggest embarrassments was the fact that he wore a hairpiece after severe hair loss.

Where else was Nicholas Alexander Chavez? Chavez starred in “General Hospital” and “Crushed” and is also expected to star in another Ryan Murphy series “Grotesquerie.”

Cooper Koch plays Erik Menendez

Who is Erik Menendez? Erik is the younger of the Menendez brothers and is portrayed in the series as the more nervous of the two. He had a fledgling tennis career but admitted to the murders to his psychologist Jerome Oziel, which would later become the case’s biggest breakthrough.

Where else was Cooper Koch? Koch appeared in films such as They/Them and Swallowed as well as Power Book II: Ghost.

Javier Bardem plays Jose Menendez

Who is Jose Menendez? Cuban-born José met Kitty while studying at Southern Illinois University and the two married in 1963. He had a successful career as an executive at an American home video company, and his wealth took the family to Beverly Hills. The Menendez brothers claimed Jose sexually abused them for years.

What else has Javier Bardem been involved in? The Spanish actor is known for a variety of roles, including in films such as No Country for Old Men, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, ​​Skyfall, Dune and The Little Mermaid.

Leslie Grossman plays Judalon Smyth

Who is Judalon Smyth? Judalon was one of the main witnesses in the Menendez brother’s trial and had an extramarital affair with Jerome Oziel. After he broke off the relationship, she told police that Erik had confessed to him about murdering his parents.

Where else was Leslie Grossman? Grossman is known for her roles in What I Like About You, Popular, and 10 Things I Hate About You. She also appeared in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” in various seasons.

Chloë Sevigny plays Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez

Who is Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez? Kitty was the mother of Lyle and Erik and often had to raise her sons alone as her husband often traveled for work. The family moved from New Jersey to California in 1986 and it was said that Kitty had a hard time adjusting to life on the West Coast.

Where else was Chloe Sevigny? Sevigny is known for numerous roles in film and television, including American Psycho, Zodiac, Big Love and Bloodline. This isn’t Sevigny’s first role in a Ryan Murphy production, as she has also starred in American Horror Story and Feud: Capote vs the Swans.

Nathan Lane plays Dominick Dunne

Who is Dominick Dunne? Dunne, a well-known writer and investigative journalist, was known for covering many infamous U.S. trials, including that of the Menendez brothers.

Lane previously said he wasn’t nervous about any controversy surrounding the series.

Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Lane said: “It was so well written and I knew it was going to be a first class production.”

Where else was Nathan Lane? The acclaimed actor is known for his numerous roles in film, television and the stage, earning six Tony Award nominations and three wins in his time. He starred in “Modern Family,” “Beau Is Afraid,” “The Good Wife,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Gilded Age,” among others.

Dallas Roberts plays Dr. Jerome Oziel

Who is Dr. Jerome Oziel? Oziel was Erik’s psychologist and the therapist to whom Erik confided about his parents’ murders. Although he vowed not to tell anyone, he told his lover Judalon, who would later tell the police.

Where else was Dallas Roberts? Roberts starred in The Walking Dead, The Good Wife, Unforgettable and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. He also appeared in “Law & Order,” “Insatiable,” and “My Friend Dahmer.”

Ari Graynor plays Leslie Abramson

Who is Leslie Abramson? Abramson is a criminal defense attorney who represented the legal defense for Erik and Lyle.

Where else was Ari Graynor? Gaynor is known for her roles in The Sopranos, Fringe, I’m Dying Up Here and Surface.

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