Cast of ‘Monsters’ talk Lyle and Erik Menendez series, controversy

[@gabbe5130]

Can we talk about the 33 minute scene of episode 5, no breaks, just one epic shot? Cooper was beyond phenomenal ! Good thing he believes Erik !

[@laurencegarnier33]

Exactly ! Instead of the same stupid journalists questions on the fake controversy

[@mishellashka]

YES

[@ct6852]

For real. I kept waiting for the cut and was shocked when it never came. That's really embodying a character.

[@pegcity4eva]

It was a hard scene to watch.

[@crystalfhang]

I was blown away. He deserves an award for that scene.

[@_monamono_2382]

Cooper seems like a very humble guy. I’m happy that he took authentic approach to the role and didn’t take anything personal from Erik’ statement about the show

[@theopensource09]

No one cares about this drivel. The US is committing genocide

[@myrtila]

Nicholas got backlash tho. Not Cooper

[@hellothere9326]

@@myrtilait was erik that released the statement

[@_monamono_2382]

I know that he specifically spoke about Lyle’s portrayal being inaccurate, but he also kind of slammed the series itself and all involved. As far as i know Cooper is also a part of the show.

[@Ashish-k7s]

Cooper saying he believes them is so disgusting!! Dude they shot their mother too on the head with the shotgun that’s evil!! Stop the BS!!

[@arielhenry4539]

I find it interesting that everyone is cheering Cooper for being smiley and criticizing Nicholas for being serious. They are two different people with two personalities. Also, the show is based on real tragic events. It wouldn't make sense to be sitting there giggling

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

It’s also wild because if anyone’s performance is being praised it’s Cooper’s cuz no one had an issue with the way Erik was portrayed. People are trashing the portrayal of Lyle along with Nicholas and people are like hmmm why does he look serious 🤨 like HUH?

[@CelesteBou]

The show is not based on real events. The show is grossly inaccurate and has twisted the facts about the case which are known from the trial and the books about it

[@ifthestarswereedible]

i really view the creation of this show to be negative for this reason. it is extremely dramatized, sensationalized, and does nothing good for the reality of the situation. Although the actors, and people who contributed to the portrayal of this important story, might’ve had good intentions and methods for going about making this show happen, it’s still just no good for the real lives impacted by this.

[@yensed90]

​@@ifthestarswereedible I disagree. I think you can look at the Serial podcast about Adnan Syed or the various Docuseries about Gypsy Rose (just to name two) or the 15 year push to free the West Memphis Three and see that modern interest with a modern age mindset can really push things to happen. Regardless of questionable "sensationalizing" or telling of events with "entertainment" being the main goal.

[@MP-lq3xx]

I thought the serious demeanor was appropriate...horrible situation, showing respect for what it was🤔

[@gwendee5070]

!!!Nicholas faced a lot of negativity on social media after the show was released, especially regarding his portrayal. People need to be kind and remember that he was working under the direction of showrunners, writers, researchers and directors, who asked him to portray Lyle in a specific way. If he's not saying much publicly, it’s likely because he's trying to stay neutral. You can tell he’s been through a lot, and at only 25 years old, he’s younger than Cooper, who’s 28. Nicholas only has social media and Cooper doesn't have a public profile or maybe it's hidden or under an alias name. No one really knows what happened to the parents except for the brothers themselves. The show presented several versions of events to highlight how sources and accounts differed. Even the brothers changed their stories before and during the trial, so it’s important to keep in mind that not everything is clear-cut.

[@PaolaGarcia-ex7et]

THIS!!!!

[@darlalewis5502]

Plus more Ryan Murphy shows

[@gwendee5070]

@@PaolaGarcia-ex7et I can tell from more recent interview videos that Nicholas is becoming uncomfortable discussing the role. It has reached a point where he has verbally stated that he will not give his opinion on the case or their innocence. He is an upcoming actor. He reminds me of Tom Cruise in his prime and Christian Bale.

[@4liferreerr858]

FINALLY SOMEONE HAD SAID IT COPIED AND PASTED TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE ELSE!

[@IreZico]

@@darlalewis5502 Ryan Murphy gonna use him till he finds another.

[@Exodemer]

nicholas would play a perfect Patrick Bateman

[@gwendee5070]

you mean Tom cruise lol

[@KyleALarkins]

I’ve never wanted a remake of that movie until now 🙌🏻

[@paulpowell6418]

Couldn't agree more. Opening scene cemented that for me

[@marcusporras9571]

Dont need a remake. Could play younger bateman. ​@@KyleALarkins

[@faerierosepress4133]

He was General Hospital for awhile and he also won a daytime Emmy for his role.

[@Sead671]

Nicholas did an amazing job and thats all it is at the end of the a day, a job! People attacking him because he isnt doing more, come off it. These kind of roles are very draining, esp when he has been tracking so much hate for a role! Get a life people

[@delsmontgomery]

cooper is such a cutie patootie

[@laurenmontera9516]

Borrowing a quote from"The Naked Brothers Band" calling him, "Super Cooper".

[@talkswithannie4429]

He’s gorgeous

[@queentatianaaguilar]

Fr

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Well you’re gonna get to see a LOT of him and the other one

[@omanicc9854]

He radiates a lot of beauty. Beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, beautiful looks and seems to glow.

[@andyhughes8433]

Javier Bardem is an absolute legend!

[@renakmans3521]

Holy moly, one of the best and beyond actors anywhere today!

[@S.Blonde]

Isnt his wife Penelope Cruz? I liked her a lot in a couple movies i saw. I might be confusing him with someone else though

[@Ray-iz3fx]

@@S.Blondeyes. He is penolope’s husband

[@athenaamiga7679]

@@S.BlondeYes his wife is Penelope Cruz and for years I used to mistake Javier for Jeffrey Dean Morgan! 😂

[@stargirls8189]

Absolutely!

[@clementinecrawford1838]

Nicholas is such an amazing soul and he's so authentic with his work. He wasn't miserable or unhappy to be there, he's received a lot of criticism on this role. For someone who hasn't had big roles like this before, and hasn't been in the media to this extent, I can only imagine what he's feeling. He must be so overwhelmed. It is okay that he is not involving himself with lyle. He probably feels guilty about the brothers response to the show. Even the brothers said that they were disappointed in especially have lyle was portrayed. Im sure that Nicholas feels bad about that so he's such separating himself from his work. He did an outstanding job and deserves zero hate.

[@melissagarza2376]

Well they did portray Lyle like a total jerk/ spoiled brat !! so understand why brothers not too happy with Netflix. Lyle, was super mean to the trick o’ treater, mad because he didn’t get car he wanted from his dad , and just loud and manipulative … just major pain in the a**!

[@christinetr9859]

Why did he get a lot of criticism? on his acting? He was good

[@Leomerya12]

...you don't know him.

[@1trudiva]

Have you ever considered that he really was an ungrateful jerk!!! Did you know him personally to say that he wasn’t?!?’

[@1trudiva]

I felt he was freaking awesome….. HE is the one that should win an award for his portrayal of Lyle.

[@chaoticfangurl567]

Cooper seems so sweet. I liked what he said about erik's statement

[@mrchard40]

and he believes him???

[@marioclaudiosimoes4538]

He's simply childish!

[@_monamono_2382]

Cooper’s smile just melted my heart 🫠❤️

[@dublinairportplanes]

@BradPitt-g4vfake account

[@reppinNY]

Nicholas got so much potential i hope he do more movies or acting on Netflix he will look good doing horror or action movies n i can see cooper doing a romance movie

[@downundervics]

Grotesquerie

[@alyssak3809]

Agree👍

[@TheSmokeweeda]

Oh Nick can do romance. Trust. Check out his scenes on General Hospital and he won an Emmy for it.🥵

[@maya-p4h]

@@TheSmokeweeda ur weird

[@TheSmokeweeda]

@@maya-p4h shush, goofy

[@leotang2818]

Cooper absolutely nailed it in episode 5: The Hurt Man. It appears like it was a continuous scene of over 30 minutes long!!!! How does an actor remember so much dialogue !!?! I was very impressed with the series and all the main cast !!!

[@normanheurtematte]

This épisode its a.masterclass, but i think they have cut some scene i dont think its 30 mn in one Time

[@lanavandutch5591]

@@normanheurtematteNo, it never is, there is a little something called montage.

[@natasha8228]

He actually confirmed that it was one continuous shot. Look at the new video Radio Times posted if you want to see him confirm it for yourself!

[@leotang2818]

@@natasha8228 Just looked for it!! Thanks for the heads up!!!!

[@sevancan3294]

It’s not only memorizing lines, he was living as Erik in that moment.

[@SkepticalChris]

The actors did a great job, but Ryan Murphy is pretty much known for glamorizing and sexualizing violence and abuse.

[@kickkennedy8698]

That’s what I was thinking too

[@bubble_gum_witch]

Yepp unfortunately

[@Stellaluna88]

Thank you for hitting the nail on the head. I could never get into his shows or movies because of it.

[@AgingStudent]

Agreed. He is awful

[@maudcicciarello03]

I love how Nicolas is so straight headed about his answers, and how he is already ready to "move on" - Great actor, great acting. Great answers.

[@lstarsabb]

He came off a little insensitive to me. I know most of the backlash is about his representation of Lyle so that has to be weird but he could have shown a little bit more compassion for Lyle instead of being like the project’s done so it time to move on.

[@kokonut-l1y]

​@@lstarsabbAs if cooper was better when he did just as much as Nicholas you are a hypocrite, he played Lyle really well and it's normal that he moves on because it's a toxic role for him like Dahmer with Evan Peters, he has the right to do that. Stop acting like he's the one making the show. He has compassion for the brothers and supports them. Ryan's mistakes are none of his business

[@judithwilliams3147]

​i tend to agree. He played Lyle like American psycho vibe. Imo. The whole family were insulted by it. Clearly they do not see Lyle in that light. I feel Nicholas was put in an uncomfortable position.. to say the least.

[@prettybrittany_]

@@judithwilliams3147ITS A SHOW! Y’all are weird for getting upset at the actors for doing what was asked

[@judithwilliams3147]

@@prettybrittany_ I know it's a show. I enjoyed it.

[@sarakatharina2928]

Nicholas will be a star

[@jodinarrowpath9998]

Absolutely

[@Rubyquantrill]

I’m so happy that he believes that they were sexually abused I’m glad he got the role

[@MeMe-y7u9n]

they were both adults and could've left but decided to murder their parents..in cold blood. Rip to the parents

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

So because they were abused those parents deserved it? Bs

[@radiatedspore]

@@ScarlettEmeraldASMR yeah for some reason people think abuse excuses murder. We live in a very sick world.

[@jakestroll6518]

​@@MeMe-y7u9n That's not how complex PTSD works

[@aracelyguerrero360]

​@@ScarlettEmeraldASMR where is his comment does it say theu deserved it? Fang. Just because we believe they were abused people automatically assumed the parents deserved it. NO they didn't. But that's what happened. They paid now let them free. Life is ridiculous.

[@santbr]

All of them are AMAZING actors, including the "mom" but Javier and Nicholas' performances were incredibly outstanding, they without a doubt are "monsters" in acting!!!!

[@ckotcher1]

see, I think Chloe Sevigny is a decent actor I think she was Miscast in this role. Javier stole the show.

[@Mariajbh2]

​@@ckotcher1 Javier is an acting monster

[@Bibirallie]

Nicholas Chavez is just an amazing actor! Future star for sure.

[@raquel_becks]

I'm glad Cooper supports them, I just wish the other actors would do the same...

[@delsmontgomery]

I do love how much Cooper is supporting them outside of this role. He's also very empathetic when talking about them. I bet you when Kim K invited Cooper, he probably also invited Nicholas to join too, I'm assuming Nicholas turned it down. There's probably a good reason Nicholas doesn't want to get involved in real life, and I respect that. He's separating the art from himself, and if he needs to do that in order to emotionally move on from a rollercoaster of a show, then so be it. He also probably knows that the portrayal of Lyle is not everyone's favorite. But tbh he had nothing to do with it, Ryan Murphy directed him and wrote his lines

[@MoniqueM14490]

True, there might be more to the story that Nicholas doesn’t want to say.

[@delsmontgomery]

@@NatDelfin & @ gennie4024, Okay let's not compare the duo or say one's better than the other. They are both brilliant, and when they were both on screen, they were even more powerful. They both deserve praise for their phenomenal performance. We don't know them in real life, so no need to have expectations on people you don't know. The people around them clearly enjoy both of their company, i'm sure they are both great people. Let the art do the talking, leave them both alone

[@pbandj597]

@@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin agree, Nicholas is more reserved and is new to the attention from the audience Netflix provides. It can be too microscopic, every new season that has been released on Netflix: Bridgeton, TUA, etc has received negative and positive reviews. I could not watch the 3rd season of Bridgeton until 5 months after its release due to the negativity and backlash. I read the books, so I am just excited to see what the writers do, and fans speculate so much without even watching and appreciating the work. NAC and copper are excellent actors, who I hope end up having successful careers, because a lot of the actors I am seeing being pushed and praised are not all that. NAC can act his but. I wish people would give the artists a chance just like they give all of the other mediocre performers.

[@YourEverydaySheep]

@@delsmontgomery I get the whole wanting to separate yourself and not get too involved in the lives of the people you're portraying but Nicholas wasn't just portraying a character. He was portraying a real living person who is still suffering the consequences of the worst moments in his life. Something about Nicholas treating this as just a simple character rubs me the wrong way. A lot of his answers in these interviews come off as "media trained".

[@baelka]

Nicholas is so cute! He's eyes are so romantic... Obviously he's new to all this and is probably nervous. I do the same when i have to talk in public... Not showing emotions, speaking briefly just hoping it will be over as soon as possible. I think he and Cooper were extremely amazing portraying the Menendez brothers. Honestly, they were like really really really good. I was speechless from the very first episode to the last one. I hope I get to see more of them asap!!

[@ReturnOfTheJ.D.]

If I portrayed Lyle Menendez, I would be smartly moving onto my next character also - you don't want him living rent-free in your head for longer than necessary.

[@1stunna91]

💯

[@MidnightRain111]

Lyle Menendez is a person who went through brutal abuse at the hands of both parents since age 6. He lost his hair by age 14 due to the stress. He did what he did to protect his younger brother from their abusers. Your lack of empathy and care for victims of child abuse is appaling.

[@1stunna91]

@@MidnightRain111 “the abuse excuse”

[@cinefiloamador9970]

​@@1stunna91The factual abuse, actually, which was endorsed and recognized by countless family members who came to testify in the jury.

[@1stunna91]

@@cinefiloamador9970 paid off

[@lfedits1353]

Love the guy who played Erik, he potrayed him extremelly well and he seems like a good guy. I hate how the interviewer cut him off when he said he met Lyle and Erik, would have loved to hear about that experience. I hope he gets his own interview to talk openly about that. Respect.

[@wildfloweramanda]

When they were on Extra, Cooper was able to expand on that experience a little more, if you wanted to check it out!

[@miajoelle]

Bravo to the entire cast. I knew Javier would be amazing, he always is. Looking forward to seeing what both Nick and Cooper do next. Both of them gave impressive performances.

[@sonaraja7453]

The mind-blowing performance by the guy playing Erik. Hats off

[@normanheurtematte]

In this épisode 5 its a masterclass and deserved one oscar

[@sonaraja7453]

@@normanheurtematte rightly said dat episode,💥💥❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NatDelfin]

Nicolas played Lyle brilliantly, and he actually did say he feels for Lyle and Eric, in another interview. but go on, because clearly, you know everything, you airheads in the comments!

[@Blue-dc3rh]

The portrayal of Lyle was an absolute disaster. The journalist who has covered this case since 1989 has said that the characters on Monsters are nothing like the real personalities of Erik and Lyle he met in 1989. Everyone involved in Monsters should apologize for slandering Lyle's character, in real life he was said to be the opposite way

[@Ichi-San-1501]

​@@Blue-dc3rh Mr.Nicolas did a good job, Mr. Koch playing Eric was a deep performance and the better acting. Those who wrote the character for the show are to blame, not Mr. Nicolas. I don't understand why some need this, they always look for targets and will pick what is within reach.

[@smith46695]

@@Ichi-San-1501why would he care for two lying murderes

[@breakfastonuranus]

​@@smith46695 they're not?

[@smith46695]

@@breakfastonuranus they are 100 percent murderers

[@adamashman]

coopers like a little puppy I love him

[@Bailey110489]

Like a golden retriever 😂❤

[@alyssak3809]

Same💕

[@daisy4750]

The monsters were their parents.

[@RosiOliveira71]

Edgardo Díaz? Menudo manager.

[@firenze5555]

Way to blame the victims * slow clap *

[@nyx348]

@@firenze5555both things can be true at the same time you know. being murdered doesnt take away from the fact that their parents were rapists, abusers and enablers.

[@neoneherefrom5836]

Look! Experts! Experts everywhere!

[@brinmcdonald2413]

I think Nicolas is tired of all the hate the show has gotten and just wants to move on…

[@pamelaPlacendo]

Agreed! He’ll be a bigger star than cooper.

[@random_songz9734]

@@pamelaPlacendobruh why are u such a hater 😭 they are both talented

[@firenze5555]

The show hasn't gotten hate - it's gotten fantastic reviews for its acting and story telling. It's just the Menendez convict groupies that don't like anything that show the brothers as guilty of double murder.

[@breakfastonuranus]

​@@pamelaPlacendo not when he's is in news every other day for wrong reasons

[@dopeygang6719]

Can we appreciate how good the acting in this series was! Like the entire family acted so good

[@SupriyaAN]

The guy who played Erik did a great job, brilliant performance. Also, he is cute!

[@annadidyana518]

yess. cute and talented 🥰

[@nnyambenigladysmudau7120]

The acting was absolutely phenomenal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CC-bu1uj]

Is Nicholas alright? He looks as if he didn't want to be there while Cooper was all smile and playful!

[@ross23233]

he seem to be under a lot of stress

[@JohnSmith-xg9wx]

He just fired his stylist for sending him out there in blue jeans, white socks and black shoes. He was still angry.

[@Tere999]

@@ross23233Wouldn’t you be if some old guy said you weren’t even “born yet” as if he knows everything.

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

He might be tired or anxious or nervous. Calm down

[@ILikeTheIvy]

I think he is drained tbh he was filming 2 shows at the same time, plus all the interviews, maybe playing lyle was tough on him

[@pollys2142]

The acting in this show is absolutely incredible

[@grazisamor1991]

They knew they would face backlash like Evan Peters did. But they nailed it

[@breakfastonuranus]

Evan & Cooper handled it like boss

[@TheKristenColleen]

What is up with Nicholas? He shut down the question of connecting with Lyle REALLY QUICK, which I understand (although I respect Cooper Koch for his outreach more). However, for the remainder of the segment, Nicholas didn't smile or have any emotions whatsoever. Granted, he wasn't impolite, but it was odd that he just stared with dead eyes for most of the interview.

[@ld7553]

It seems there’s something going on, he’s obviously not happy.

[@MoniqueM14490]

Yeah, there might be more to the story that he doesn’t want to say. Maybe Lyle was the one that doesn’t want to meet him. Or might be an awkward experience considering how Lyle was portrayed on the series.

[@JCarvalho8]

Yes, I noticed the same. It feels like it might have something to do with Cooper....that's my raw pov. Something happened backstage.

[@PandaMirror-xd5db]

maybe because he is being interviewed about a show about two killers?

[@lisacox3750]

This is how Nicholas is though. He is a naturally reserved person and it is clear some of the criticism has bothered him. He is still really new to all of this and needs to be advised better on how to deal with the media. I used to be in media so I see it - he’s uncomfortable in general.

[@editsbyerin]

3:12 the people in the back 😂

[@Khuthi.m]

😂😂😂

[@redragron1073]

😂😂😂😂

[@taliyahanya7938]

they so real

[@yarrimc7518]

Outstanding performance. All casts not only should received a standing ovation but also an appreciation of any forms. Thank you for made it happen, now the brothers and family have hope! ❤

[@paulinagotelli]

Cooper seems so nice

[@radiatedspore]

I don't care what people think of the actual series, these actors are so good. It isn't a documentary.

[@Sam_Martyn]

Shame it’s made by someone who’s morally bankrupt

[@Blue-dc3rh]

You have no morals if you defend this series, they turned a tragic real story that involves child abuse and turned it into a sexualized incestuous fanfiction full of lies

[@radiatedspore]

@@Sam_Martyn i believe most of Hollywood is morally corrupt.

[@radiatedspore]

@@Blue-dc3rh also, did you watch the series? I bet you did. You supported it by giving it your time regardless of your own "morals"

[@judithwilliams3147]

​@@Blue-dc3rhdidn't like that part of it. Ryan should have shown their close relationship asa trauma bond. I did enjoy the series though.

[@wendymccolm]

Nic is an amazing actor, he doesn't have to do anything special on a show like this - hes an actor- who knows what hes still letting go of from roles hes doing now or did

[@judithglasser3072]

The cast of Monsters is absolutely eerie. They are amazing ,the story is so gripping andchaunting, after all these years!

[@Blue-ub8ld]

They both need to win Emmys despite the controversy

[@gennie4024]

Cooper comes across as very genuine, kind person. The way he smiling the entire video while the other one looks annoyed... I admire how vocal he is about his support for the brothers, He's a REAL one for sure, what a sweetheart.

[@radrobd123]

support for killers? how sweet

[@kokonut-l1y]

Why ? Nicholas gets all the hate and you hope he smiles, plus he's shy and anxious who wouldn't be, this is his first real series and he's still young. You're still here to judge and admire cooper for his smile but criticize Nicholas because he doesn't. He wants to move on like all actors do. He's not the first to seem serious so what's bothering you. We saw that he smiles when he feels comfortable plus he's so sweet.

[@notmyrealaccount8564]

⁠@@kokonut-l1y Really weird how so many different accounts are all parroting the same frankly weird three talking points like how young he is, or how he had a backlash, or how this is his first real role, like as if any of that explains why he comes across so negatively here or why it sounds like he’s insulting Cooper Koch for visiting them in prison. Literally anyone who either simply praises Cooper or mentions how Nicholas seems off here gets the same response…

[@kokonut-l1y]

@@notmyrealaccount8564 The weird thing is always having to comment on Nicholas' appearance and always praising Cooper just because he smiles. Why would Nicholas have to smile? Just to please you ? You're just so insensitive, these are his first real interviews and he was uncomfortable and you just have to make it even more uncomfortable with hateful comments, it's pathetic and you complain that we try to defend him when you are wrong? Hypocrite, in addition he is quite right not to agree to the visit, the brothers found this disrespectful.

[@notmyrealaccount8564]

@@kokonut-l1y I agree with you on not commenting on appearance etc but as for the rest, you can’t really blame anyone for saying something here. It’s a talk show with people talking about the show and only one seems willing to do that and the other comes across as almost insulting to the other. It’s only you that seems to be coming out with a lot of unrelated rubbish in defence of someone who really doesn’t need the defence. Celebs going on a talk show to talk about a show that is based on real people should be able to do just that. If they can’t then be prepared for discussion in the comments and if they can’t handle that then they probably shouldn’t even bother going on a show like that in the first place.

[@rosemariaavena]

Amazing actors in this film, I was captivated. Brilliant performance!

[@markojenko6360]

They are all outstanding actors. Nicholas and Cooper are beyond talented and Javier and Chloë are pretty much always brilliant.

[@PaolaGarcia-ex7et]

Do you know why Nich is like this? I'll tell you, because they have filled his networks with such horrible words about the way they wrote to Lyle, when he had nothing to do with it, he simply did his job.

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

I’m confused at the comments 😂 like y’all bashed him on social media for something out of his control, he’s working overtime promoting another show and y’all are like hmmm why isn’t he bubbly? Why do y’all think lol

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

@@UrbanDecayLova247 right? nowadays everybody feels entitled to judge bash demand and cancel others. no wonder nic is out of social media and tries to separate his life from work.

[@lstarsabb]

True he didn’t have a lot of control but he still could have reached out Lyle snd give him the heads up.

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

@@lstarsabb why? why should he? It's not his responsibility in any way. He is an actor who has to play a role- period. When then Murphy should have reached out, but its not his job either. Why do people these days all feel entitled to say what others should do?

[@kokonut-l1y]

​@@lstarsabbIt's not his place to do that.

[@ProducerJoe]

Cooper Koch's one-take scene in episode 5 as Erik Menendez? Unreal. I had to hit up everyone after watching it. Total jaw-drop moment. 🔥

[@nileyfan1998]

Cooper just smiling omg ❤

[@billiebuffalo]

All I can say is, thank god cooper does not have socials because I would be stalking him 24/7. His smile just gives me fuzzy feelings 😊

[@deborahhoopes9428]

He has a boyfriend.

[@amyradford2215]

@@deborahhoopes9428 of course he does

[@SimV239]

@@deborahhoopes9428aah.. so that explains why! I mean it was a tad bit easier to play Erik ..

[@RUNLONG88]

Nicholas cut right through this phony interview. Respect.

[@kylespencer1169]

YES 🙌

[@xoxoxoxoxii]

Both of them deserve to be STARS. They catch my eye , there personality’s inside and out, and have amazing body language. Old souls perfect bodies wow great combo And the Star who plays the dad is classic , amazing

[@pauliegomez]

Cooper was cute and always smiling and Nicholas was so serious 😭

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

He’s prob just concentrating

[@kokonut-l1y]

He was nervous and shy, that's normal.

[@homercorrea7940]

Just like in the series.

[@ruthhh400]

Nicolas is very hotttt 😘 and Cooper is the cutest

[@Cal_Night]

Massive respect to Cooper in this interview

[@Cal_Night]

I searched up the Green space project that Cooper mentioned and I really hope the meeting went well. American prisons can be brutal and having a system like we have in Norway can really improve rehabilitation for the inmates.

[@Reenaxox]

They did so well !!

[@valerievlogsYT]

I remember. When Evan Peters did Dahmer he had to go to therapy after filming.

[@katfanker]

Far out, he was incredible!!!

[@djpeekay25]

@@katfankeramazing actor

[@judithwilliams3147]

Can't say i blame him. Just the sight of Dahmer makes me feel physically ill. So glad someone removed him permanently.

[@Lucia-Sosa]

Ugh such good acting in this series! SUCH GOOD ACTING!

[@theronaldophotography4971]

I’ve just seen the series. I must say It’s been a long time I didn’t see a series where there’s an ensemble of exceptional actors. From main to support to featured extras, All brilliant! They made the show the more interesting and chillingly special. Bravo!

[@pttk9491]

We are all familiar with Javier-a superb actor. But I never heard about Cooper Koch or N. A. Chavez. I've been watching the Netflix series now and am in awe of their performances. Great job!!!

[@Simmerany]

Is not trying to be mean or putting anything out there it’s just what I observed. I don’t know if anyone agrees but I felt the actor who was “Erik” looks so interested and invested in the story and trying to be accurate representing his character, whereas the actors that was “Lyle” just sees it as a job and does not want to be sucked in the story and the drama surrounding it. Just saying. I find that very interesting for some reason.

[@_monamono_2382]

@@Simmerany same. Two completely different approaches

[@Simmerany]

@@_monamono_2382 exactly

[@delsmontgomery]

Two different approaches, but the same phenomenal performances. As long as it doesn't affect the art, then it should not matter to the audience. They both acted so crazy well on the show

[@Simmerany]

@@delsmontgomery yes you are right, he is just being careful I think. Knowing how people take things out of portions nowadays.

[@courtnisaizon4546]

Nick said he don’t wanna meet them people 😂

[@radrobd123]

and he shouldn't.

[@DrineThePoet]

I don't blame him. He is an actor and wants to do his role and move on lol.

i love cooper so muchhh, he's such a sweetheart! i love the fact he had met erik and he believes him. this is really important.

[@barbaradryer6742]

I miss Nic on General Hospital. For this interview I wish someone, either staff or himself, had styled his hair in a more becoming way. He is so handsome, and has a great great smile. Possibly he wasn't really so comfortable in this job when he got into it. I know I can't watch it. It really happened. That makes it more, much more, disturbing.

[@thats_suber]

I can’t watch it either. I wish they just did a new story with maybe influences from the actual story. People would have received it better.

[@JustXavier]

And Nicholas gave a very smooth response that basically meant "I have no desire to ever meet Lyle Menendez."

[@amxvdo]

cooper is so cute😭😭

[@norijean3279]

So much respect and love for the brothers, yes, they poured all their love into their story, such a lovely tribute 💕💕💕

[@larissaabib]

They deserve the Emmy

[@Elizabeth-u2g8g]

The acting by everyone was outstanding.

[@malik250988]

Why is nicholas so serious today😂😂😂

[@MoniqueM14490]

I’ve seen some other interviews with him. He does come across as a serious guy. Maybe he is naturally reserved.

[@pbandj597]

NAC is not a big social guy, so he tried to be as reserved as he can, he does not like a whole lot of attention

[@_monamono_2382]

He seems a little hurt. I guess it has something to do with Erik’s statement and a backlash from public all regarding Lyle’s character in the show. I actually feel bad for him, show runners basically set him up with that writing

[@gwendee5070]

Nicholas got a lot of heat on his social media, his agent probably has told him to be neutral with his comments

[@pbandj597]

@@gwendee5070 hey, I’m not on social media, what heat did he receive? And also, every series that has come out on Netflix has received mixed reviews, but have all managed to be in the top 5 for viewership??? I wish people would just watch and keep the comments to themselves, all of the actors did a phenomenal job, copper and nac were chosen out of 500 actors internationally. That is huge. I am a Nicholas fan and I know he is working really hard to build his career just like everyone else.

[@SY_STAR]

I respect Nicolas for that short answer when the interviewer said will you ever connect with Lyle, he absolutely doesn't agree with their actions and wants to move on from it, I bet he finds promoting it uncomfortable. Big respect for Nicholas 👏🏽

[@MostWantedHitman]

Amazing actors and the actress playing their lawyer was fantastic

[@sayra5496]

This interview was so interesting to watch! It was superficial but so revealing at the same time. Javier talks about his role in this project like a true seasoned professional. Cooper is a newcomer and it shows. He's almost giddy and talks excitedly about meeting the Menendez brothers with Kim Kardashian (I love the guy and he's a great actor). Then there's poor Nicholas, who is more than ready to move on from this project and doesn't even bother to hide that fact. Such contrasts! Loved it!

[@milee8184]

Cooper is a cute baby... his smile is everything

[@izzy_haines]

I love Nicholas so much 😭😭

[@Cyb3rLove29]

I love how coop is so smiley

[@veronicalomonaco7727]

Incredible actors and performances! Well done, I was glued to the screen!

[@dreia2405]

Their performance was amazing in this show

[@courtneycirabisi]

These actors did a fantastic job 👏🏻 I love that they were able to dig deep to show the pain we can only imagine Lyle & Erik went through. Their story DESERVES and NEEDS to be told. Watch it yourself to find out who the real Monsters are in the Menendez brothers case

[@lee-c1t7q]

Nic i think it's a sign that you should come back to ur first love general hospital. Netflix did u dirty . You are such a wonderful actor and don't deserve such hate

[@heathertapper-gq6pk]

Ryan Murphy did him dirty

[@larainechavez796]

Nicholas had the best answer. He is smart and savvy. He is staying out of the discussion about prisoners incarceration and how how they should or shouldn't be treated. Stay away from anything to do with a Kardashian, they will use anybody for their agenda.

[@sanabashir8316]

Nichilas is ready to move on and i understand why. By the way he did a phenomenal job as a matter of fact the whole cast did.

[@Huy0617]

Cooper really looks a sweet and friendly guy. The way he was smiling the whole time in this interview melts my heart! And also I'm glad Cooper believes the Menendez brothers and also support them. Also meeting them in jail is also very kind of him. I'm a new fan of Cooper haha!

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

Cooper has a really good approach to this. Empathetic and humble. That's the right way to do it.

[@talkswithannie4429]

I just finished the show , excellent. Javier phenomenal actor and Cooper and Nicolas were also amazing in the show. It’s a controversial topic , they’ll be many opinions but one undeniable opinion, is that the actors went above and beyond ! 5/5 stars ❤

[@val-hr4xe]

nicholas is so hotttt

[@MoniqueM14490]

NAC is ridiculously handsome.

[@blobhead7421]

Ew

[@val-hr4xe]

@@blobhead7421 lol

[@SoWhat59]

​@@blobhead7421 ??

[@homercorrea7940]

The scene where the brothers got separated to be transferred to different prisons was sad. I felt for them.

[@brandilepage4052]

Their acting is was seriously phenomenal, incredible incredible talented men.

[@mazzystarr7078]

Cooper blew me away in this series. Great acting.

[@AmanCreatesArt]

I watched episode 5 and immediately thought Cooper should win an Emmy for that. And then I watched episode 6 and immediately thought Javier should win an Emmy for that. Nicholas was fantastic too. (He seems like he's not in the greatest mood in this interview though.)

[@kokonut-l1y]

Nicholas was uncomfortable and that's normal, this is his first real known series

[@bricewanda3216]

These actors was phenomenal in that scenes series. Congrats 👏🏾

[@bbeiic0wkaa]

Nicholas seems so done, like in a disrespectful way almost. And why does he seems so distant from his co star as well now that’s so odd.

[@1stunna91]

I think your exaggerating

[@Lou.......]

He's just reserved...nothing extraordinary

[@outofthesinking]

I just finished the series, had never heard of Nicholas or Cooper, but Nicholas was the stand out for me. I think for Nicholas especially, it was a job. nothing more. He portrayed Lyle brilliantly, there will always be artistic licence with these dramas, and as he rightly said, you give it your best shot and move on. Great show.

[@lindaisma95]

I love cooper’s deep voice 💕

[@ILikeTheIvy]

Cooper, you deserve the absolute best in your career. I adore how he is supportive of the brothers ❤️ the whole cast did fantastic but really impressed with him

[@tomcoates4022]

Nicholas was great... very professional about a very serious issue 😊

[@DrineThePoet]

Agreed

[@Dira091998]

Cooper is all smiles and giggles. Such a cutie!

[@CarronMontgomery-s1s]

Phenomenal acting from all 3 actors here. I really enjoyed the series . Well done ❤

[@commongirl3504]

Those boys are both VERY talented. I was sold watching their performances and din't think I would. Particularly Eric. Wow 🥲

[@stephh_606]

Honestly, both answered really well. I wouldn't be able to give answers like them even though I'm their age 😅Especially when Nicholas was asked if he wanted to connect with the real Lyle after Erik shared how he got to meet the brothers in prison, his answer was basically a "no" but in a really eloquent way