Nicholas Alexander Chavez, known for his Emmy-winning role on *General Hospital*,
is stepping into the spotlight once again in Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated Netflix miniseries,
*Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story*.
Despite his growing fame, Chavez revealed that he had little knowledge of the Menéndez brothers prior to his audition for the role of Lyle Menéndez, among the brothers one was convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
In an interview with *Entertainment Weekly*, Chavez shared that before preparing for the part,
he hadn’t heard of the Menéndez brothers or their infamous crime.
“I wasn’t familiar with anything and did not heard about the Menéndez Brothers,” Chavez, 25, said.
The actor, born nearly a decade after the murders, relied heavily on research and conversations with people who lived through the trial to understand the case.
Chavez also opened up about the challenges of playing Lyle, particularly one scene involving the fitting of Lyle’s wig, which served as a symbolic element.
“The wig represented the mask Lyle wore to the world – the perfect version of himself that he wanted everyone to perceive,” Chavez explained.
“It was something his father imposed on him, which made that scene incredibly interesting and tough to perform.”
In the Monsters: Lyle & Erik Menéndez Story*, Alexander Chavez stars alongside the Cooper Koch, plays as Erik Menéndez.
The miniseries also features Chloë Sevigny as Kitty Menéndez, Javier Bardem as José Menéndez, and Nathan Lane as journalist Dominick Dunne.
This series marks the second installment of Murphy’s *Monsters* anthology, following the success of *Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story*.
Who Is Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s Girlfriend, Victoria Abbott?
As *Monsters* gains attention, fans have been curious about Chavez’s personal life.
The rising star is currently dating fellow actress Victoria Abbott, who is also set to star alongside him in the upcoming FX series *Grotesquerie*, debuting September 2024.
The couple went public with their relationship in March 2024, when Abbott shared a post on Instagram announcing their romance.
Also Abbott is recognized about her role in Netflix’s *Echoes*.
Nicholas Alexander Chavez’s portrayal of Lyle Menéndez and his growing career in Hollywood are sure to captivate audiences as he takes on increasingly complex roles.
With *Monsters* and other upcoming projects on the horizon, Chavez’s career shows no signs of slowing down.
For more updates on *Monsters* and the story of the Menéndez brothers, stay tuned to *somuchnews.com*.
