Erik Menéndez wants to watch Cooper Koch's portrayal of him — specifically in the critically acclaimed episode The Hurt Man — despite publicly denouncing Ryan Murphy's Monsters. Koch, 28, recalled speaking with Menéndez,

The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” kept up his research for the role even while sleeping. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Koch and co-star Nicholas Chavez discuss with IndieWIre their takeaways from playing two convicted killers and the mixed reaction to Ryan Murphy's latest true-crime tale.

Renowned television producer Ryan Murphy is facing controversy over his latest Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. RadarOnline.com can reveal the show, which explores the notorious Menendez brothers' murder trial, has drawn criticism from the victims' family.

The co-creator and co-showrunner spoke to the Times about the outcry over the show, its depiction of the Menendez brothers and how it portrays sexual abuse. We also explain what's rooted in fact.

I think that people really struggle with the idea that two things can be true at the same time,” says the producer behind the Netflix hit 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.' “You could kill your parents,