The Monster actors respond in turn to the Menendez brothers

Javier Bardem is not surprised: “For me, it is completely normal, logical and legitimate to say what you think about your own life in a series. I completely agree with that.”

The dramatization of the lives of Menendez brothers did not please Erik and Lyle. The two killers currently imprisoned for life, publicly criticized the mini-series created by Ryan Murphy and its representation”naive and inaccurate” of what happened to them.

Attacks that did not please the “fakes” Menendez brothers of fiction. The actors Cooper Koch And Nicholas Chavez responded (via Variety). And Koch first explains that he was “very affected by Erik's reaction. It made me feel things. Because I have compassion for him. I understand how hard it would be to have the worst part of your life broadcast on TV for millions of people to see. It lays you so bare. I understand how he feels and I support him” On the substance, the actor justifies his performance by detailing:

“We did as much research as possible. I dug deep within myself to represent him with integrity and be as authentic as possible, to support him and his family and everyone who supports him.”

Javier Bardemwho plays family patriarch José Menéndez in the series, finds it quite logical that the Menendez brothers react to the series in this way.

“I know Erik spoke, but I don't know exactly what he said. To me, it's completely normal, logical and legitimate to say what you think about your own life in a series. I completely agree with that. The creators of the series, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, give different perspectives, different points of view on the same subject, because nothing is set in stone. And in all of that, there is the way of interpreting the characters. As actors, we must play what our story tells.”

Nathan Lanewho plays journalist Dominick Dunne, is more scathing in his response to the Menendez brothers :

“He hasn't even seen the series! He only criticizes and condemns it without ever having seen it. So I take his reaction with a grain of salt. Obviously, seeing your life described in this way in a Netflix mini-series is not easy. Especially since he was not a producer and therefore everything cannot be flattering or do you justice… But in my opinion it is better to see it before speaking.”

The Menendez Brothers will make their point of view and their version heard in a documentary also to be seen on Netflix, from Monday, October 7.