Nicholas Alexander Chavez, the talented actor portraying Lyle Menendez in the highly anticipated series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” recently sat down with ET’s Denny Directo for an exclusive interview. As the premiere of the series approached, Chavez shared insights into his preparation for the complex role and his deep dive into the psychology of Lyle Menendez.
Chavez discussed the challenges of embodying such a notorious figure from true crime history. He revealed that he spent extensive time researching Lyle Menendez’s background, studying interviews and delving into the emotional turmoil that the character experienced. Chavez’s commitment to portraying Lyle authentically shines through in his performance, capturing the nuances of the character’s persona and inner struggles.
In the interview, Chavez also opened up about the impact of the series on viewers and the responsibility he felt in portraying a real-life individual. He emphasized the importance of depicting Lyle Menendez with empathy and understanding, showcasing the complexities of his character rather than reducing him to a one-dimensional villain.
As “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” premieres, Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s portrayal of Lyle Menendez is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences. With his dedication to authenticity and nuanced performance, Chavez brings a depth and complexity to the character that will resonate with viewers. Stay tuned for more from Chavez as he continues to captivate audiences with his compelling portrayal in this gripping series.
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I really love how this actor the story of the brothers💯👍
He did such a fantastic job👏👏👏
it was a brilliant show that portrayed complex reality that we will NEVER know for sure, no matter what some childish, blind Menendez cheerleaders say! It painted all the perspectives possible – the public perception at first at the beginning of the show which was a brilliant choice, the boys' perspective, the lawyers' experiences, etc. And it absolutely showed brutal abuse in that house. All the actors are fantastic, but Bardem is a genius! I mean Javier Bardem in this role terrified me more than in the role of Anton Chigurh in No Country for the Old Man! He deserves all the awards for this role, he was just a pure, scary, unpredictable psychopath in this!! All the people who have doubts – I recommend you watch it for Bardem's acting alone, although it has many brutal, disturbing scenes!
People need to stop exploiting true crime and start writing actual stories, stop with reboots and start being creative. Streaming companies
all the cast was absolutely brilliant! He was fantastic as Lyle!
Yet another case of "started out on General Hospital" and became a serious star.
Bardem is smth else in this show… This show is worth watching for Javier Bardem's role alone!! It's brilliant and scary as hell! Just as the commenter below wrote, Bardem was more scary in this than in The Old Country for Old Men! The scene with the male prostitute, when he is playing the Roman Emperor in a fetish sex role-play, was scary and disgusting; the first family argument, when Kitty pulls Lyle's wig off, and Jose suddenly, in a fit of rage, smashes the plate against the wall, gave me almost a heart attack, and is hard to get through. I personally loved the show, and I think the case is subtly, and fairly analyzed.
Im So Excited Monsters The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story Is So Very Incredible !
he was frigging brilliant as Lyle Menendez! Unchinged, full of pain, angry, twisted – just complex and scary
Was he the actor that played in dahmertoo
This guy is hot 🤤 🔥 🔥!!
Magnificent, I do hope Lyle and Eric get out of prison
Nicholas did a phenomenal job portraying Lyle Menendez. Loved him.since General Hospital, great to see him.getting more respect and recognition indeed!!
LITTLE NICKY IS GROWING UP!!!!!!!!!!!
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He did so good in that role
He’s Handsome
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HORRIBLE SERIES THE WAY THEY PORTRAYED THE BROTHERS ITS SICKENING. This is someone’s real story and u are making lies. AND PROMOTING THIS SHAME ON U
Whether his portrayal of Lyle was accurate or not……. Nicholas did a great job with the acting he did.