Ryan Murphy teases new Monsters episodes if Menendez brothers are released from prison
Just when you thought all the uproar surrounding Ryan Murphy’s controversial Monsters: The Menendez Brothers show was over, he’s dangled the possibility of more in the air.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Storytopped the charts on thestreaming service, but audiences quickly turned against the true crime show after its incestuous implications. Creator Ryan Murphy then defended his “obligation” to include these details, even after Erik Menendez released astatementfrom prison admonishing the show.
Now, new episodes might be in the pipeline if the brothers get a reduced sentence or are freed from prison.
“It’s been discussed, I’ll tell you that much,” Murphysaid[via Variety]. “Everyone has been interested in that. I think everyone wants to see how this story ends because this story is not over.”
Murphy had previously told the publication that more episodes could be a possibility. This is only if original stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Kochreturned to the roles, he stipulated.
Since Monsters was released, the brothers’ allegations of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of their parents has come into the spotlight once again.
On Wednesday, October 16th, Erik and Lyle’s family members and their attorney, Mark Geragos, held a press conference outside of the LA Courthouse to call for their release.
This comes after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office was reexamining the case, and could result in the brothers being re-sentenced or a new trial altogether. His decision is due to be announced at the end of November.
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Earlier this month, Murphy received further criticism fortellingThe Hollywood Reporter, “The Menendez brothers should be sending me flowers. They haven’t had so much attention in 30 years.”
For more, take a look at whyNetflix doesn’t get true crimeanymore. You can also learn the Menendez brothers documentary left out. Or, find outhow the brothers were caught.
