Ryan Murphy is reportedly considering the possibility of filming additional episodes of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” in light of recent developments surrounding the Menendez brothers’ legal situation. During a press conference, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that prosecutors are evaluating new evidence that could influence whether Erik and Lyle Menendez continue to serve life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents.
The brothers were convicted in 1996 after a highly publicized trial where their defense claimed self-defense due to years of alleged abuse by their parents. The narrative surrounding the Menendez brothers has been reignited recently, fueled by ongoing reports from journalist Robert Rand. Rand is set to release an updated edition of his book, “The Menendez Murders: The Shocking Untold Story of the Menendez Family and the Killings that Stunned the Nation,” next month. This heightened interest, combined with the dramatization presented in Murphy’s series, could set the stage for a continuation of their story.
In comments made to Variety, Murphy expressed that if the situation warrants it and if the original cast members Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch are on board, he would be interested in developing one or two new episodes that could act as a concluding chapter to this saga. He acknowledged the irony in the brothers’ criticism of “Monsters” as a misleading portrayal while simultaneously recognizing the series may play a role in shaping public sentiment regarding their potential resentencing.
Murphy believes that the brothers may be released from prison sooner rather than later. “I think they can be out by Christmas,” he stated confidently. As the narrative of the Menendez brothers continues to evolve, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for “Monsters” and whether Murphy will indeed bring this story back to the screen for a new chapter.