Fri Sep 20 13:41:43 UTC 2024: ## Rising Gay Actor Cooper Koch Cast in Ryan Murphy’s “Monster” Season Two
**Los Angeles, CA -** Cooper Koch, an up-and-coming gay actor known for his roles in horror films like “Swallowed” and “They/Them,” has been cast in the second season of Ryan Murphy’s controversial true crime anthology series “Monster.” Koch will portray one of the notorious Menéndez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
The second season, titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Ménendez Story,” will explore the brothers’ infamous case, which captivated the nation in the early 1990s. Koch will star alongside Nicholas Alexander Chavez, who will play Erik Menéndez.
Koch, who has been open about his struggles with coming out and being typecast in the industry, is excited to be part of the “Monster” series. “I am not in a place where I’m picking and choosing [roles],” he said in an interview. “I’m auditioning.”
The first season of “Monster,” focusing on the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, drew criticism for its portrayal of the murderer and its categorization as an LGBTQ+ show. Despite the backlash, the series became Netflix’s second-biggest English-speaking show ever, prompting the streaming giant to expand the “Monster” franchise into an anthology series.
The second season of “Monster: The Lyle and Erik Ménendez Story” is expected to be just as controversial and captivating as the first. The case, which involved claims of parental abuse and a shocking murder-for-inheritance scheme, continues to fascinate audiences today.
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