MONSTERS: THE LYLE & ERIK MENENDEZ STORY Cast Interview! Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch

[@KinErine]

Cooper has the sweetest and cutest smile ever

[@amirm477]

Right!!! He’s Soo cute!

[@djmixnmagic]

He is so dreamy 😻

[@mmb1572]

Is he gay? He is cute

[@KinErine]

@@mmb1572 yes he's gay and yes he's the cutest

[@MartinSmith156]

​@@mmb1572yeah he's openly gay and married to a man

[@lovexstory2896]

one of the best acting ensembles in years. I hope they all receive accolades for their performances regardless of the few inaccuracies of the show!

[@grazisamor1991]

Award professionals know how to separate fiction from reality, they know the TV show does not need to be 100% like the real story..

[@bahararasool3258]

MANY inaccuracies. But yes, incredible casting and incredible acting.

[@Jess1999Leo]

@@bahararasool3258could you name a few of these inaccuracies?

[@nickachavez]

Yesss!! The actors excellently portrayed the infamous parents.. And of course Nicholas and Cooper were great!!

[@Mariajbh2]

It is really grave that Nicholas has not been nominated for the Golden Globes but Cooper has, the lack of credibility of these awards is blatant

[@stephh_606]

Nicholas looks at Cooper so intensely while Cooper avoids eye contact 😂

[@andychester]

I like Nicholas, his seriousness doesn’t bug me cus it actually adds to his charm and honestly I’m super proud of his craft on Monsters. He’s put so much into it and you can totally see the effort.

[@Maybebella]

Agree! ❤

[@canefan17]

👍

[@arlio728]

I agree! People seem to assume that he owes them being chatty and talkative during interviews and if that does not happen, they assume he is a bad person which is insane. Do they forget he is a real person too?

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

Same.

[@thatgirlwearingglasses]

@@arlio728 Exactly.

[@pollys2142]

This cast was one of the best group of actors I have ever watched. The acting is incredible, award winning acting!! Incredible series

[@Hmy8799]

Where did Cooper Koch come from?!? HE IS SO SWEET, and legitimately cares (the only cast member who chose to visit the brothers in prison)…refreshing to see. Oh my god but he’s SO adorable and funny in interviews! And he’s so YOUNG to be as personable/at ease with the media as he is! I’m so obsessed with him! New big fan up in hurrrrr

[@kristineandersen6762]

Too bad he's gay😭 But it's a win for the boys😂

[@virginiajames9677]

Oh wow he visited the brothers, that’s Awesome

[@Emy53]

​@@kristineandersen6762lol, funny...I thought he was gay in the documentary, and now, listening to him speak and his body language, are so obvious....great actor. I also loved SacgoryQuinto as Spock, and he's gay as well.

[@Oceane-ow9sv]

@@kristineandersen6762 Noooooooooooooo!

[@MJ-222-cg]

Their acting gave me goosebumps it was so good and felt so real

[@daniellebudriss880]

I truly thought I was watching someone’s personal therapy session, it was absolutely incredible acting. I hope they’re awarded for their portrayals.

[@gems7559]

Watching Nicholas in interviews it seems like anxiety awkwardness and it’s emphasised in the way he finds comfort watching Cooper/letting him lead the answers. I wish the interviewers would lean more into him and make him feel more comfortable because he was truly a gem in this series. Hopefully he knows just how incredible his acting was

[@Mariajbh2]

It seems like he takes the interview seriously and that's fine because the topic of the series is not something to smile about. Javier and Chloë don't make jokes either and their tone is more serious and no one has attacked them. He also seems a little shy. It is really grave that Nicholas has not been nominated for the Golden Globes but Cooper has, the lack of credibility of these awards is blatant

[@Andyscobie]

They really played the brotherly bond very well.

[@laraconceicao8429]

Both proved to be phenomenal actors through their performances. Both made me cry during their performances. I love the way Cooper and Nick interact, whether through body language or even through the way they look at each other. I'm sure they're happy with the result of their hard work! They're soo sweet and looking stunning✨️

[@우사민-r3c]

I've seen these two in multiple interviews. They both seem very respectful, polite and dedicated to their craft.

[@TheSmokeweeda]

Nick is so serious nowadays. He used to be so bubbly. He must be very stressed.

[@laurafabianmarrero]

What happen to him in GH and how hard this role as lyle Was for him.

[@PhantomDrums917]

This was a super intense role. I imagine it's taking time to decompress plus he's doing tons of press for it.

[@angel467]

A lot of critics😢

[@angel467]

@@laurafabianmarrerogood actor😢😮

[@robynhurley5119]

​@@PhantomDrums917yes

[@yunkimin97]

The whole cast was incredible. I hope Nicholas and Cooper continue to thrive in their careers. Both are so talented!

[@ZoraSingsohh]

They are PHENOMENAL actors.

[@margiequidet]

exactly

[@georgieatkinson5808]

What a phenomenal cast full of talent, an amazing series and they all had such great chemistry on screen, I felt like I was there immersed in the scene with them!

[@HuongNguyen-yz3vq]

I love the interviewer, she asked the questions that I really wanted to ask them, she is polite and makes them comfortable❤love it

[@theronaldophotography4971]

I’ve just seen the series, and these 2 actors were just phenomenal! Brilliant actors! Excellent screen chemistry. In case you haven’t seen yet, you’re up for a surprise.

[@lindawilliams2276]

Nick and Cooper were so natural and really made me in awe of their acting abilities and really the whole cast was phenomenal! Great performances of all. I will watch it also er again. I was so impressed with scene of the dead parents as it looked so real, it gave me chills. A great series!

[@davidbosquette2940]

They are both a mix of my type. I'm not greedy but... I WANT them both ❤️

[@mariebonytathelusma9381]

Javier was Amazing!!!!!!! He deserves an Oscar.❤❤❤❤

[@missmoneydiva]

The man who performed the Dad! Was also great!!!! Omg theire actings!!🔥🔥🔥

[@lauragenetierney]

Javier Bardem is terrific in this series! Emmy and Golden Globe for him

[@Mariajbh2]

He is a monster of acting and has not been valued as much as the actors who play the brothers, I understand that they are more protagonists but they have not valued his interpretation as it deserve. I read an interview with Al Pacino years ago and he was asked who he thought would be the next "Al Pacino" when he is no longer acting and he said Javier Bardem

[@Mariajbh2]

It is really grave that Nicholas has not been nominated for the Golden Globes but Cooper has, the lack of credibility of these awards is blatant

[@faith_olivia__]

This reporter is absolutely fantastic at her job!

[@vervideosgiros1156]

It's just me or the guy who played Lyle got shocked at 1:48, because the other guy and the interviewer were giggling about what he said regarding the intricate dynamic of abuse where there are anger and aggression and love at the same time?! He kept very respectful and the other two were playing around, like if that was fiction and that it was so much fun to play this horrible true story?!

[@Renee_bae]

Yeah Nicholas was definitely shocked and I’m glad he showed that emotion because like you said the topic in that moment was abuse, I understand some may think the lesser versions of abuse was maybe over-dramatized with unintended humor, but it definitely wasn’t meant to be funny or to later be interpreted as a funny moment like Cooper found so funny enough to bring up in the middle of that topic… That can be seen as very distasteful and not good publicity. They should be careful especially with past shows or movies depicting Murderers but then fans unintentionally glorifying them all because the actors are attractive, or better yet, cast members making fun and referring to what was suppose to be an abusive scene of a show that was based on real life events…

[@Mariajbh2]

​@@Renee_bae It seems like Nicholas takes the interview seriously and that's fine because the topic of the series is not something to smile about. Fans of the brothers have created a hate campaign against him when he is the one who has treated the issue most seriously

[@thegoldenlight2164]

I don't like the way they portray the brothers but their acting is phenomenal

[@loriAR1973]

I agree. Especially Erik

[@Kylaaakylaaa]

I think it was meant to be like that so we can see the different pov basically of how the people seen them .

[@sana-yo6bk]

they didnt chose the way they had portray them in many scenes

[@karinashar2472]

Nick seems really tense and checked out

[@ElizabethOlmeda-to5ly]

prolly the nerves

[@Lydia-hw2th]

Right? Hella stressed and probably still trying to detach from such an intense role

[@madebyaubrey]

he is lmao

[@charogomezruvalcaba9321]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ DE LOS CAST MÁS IMPRESIONANTES DE MUCHO MUCHO TIEMPO!!! CUÁNTA CALIDAD DE ACTUACIÓN!!! HERMOSOS Y TALENTOSOS ARTISTAS!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💖💞❤

[@Brandiniho9]

Nick would be the next perfect Christian bale in American psycho!!

[@zulemaa24]

exactly 💯

[@MissPerriwinkle]

cooper and nick : brilliant.

[@mm-mk9us]

Nicholas SLAYED

[@keelanhamel430]

All of these actors were phenomenal

[@jorgeb07]

Thats great, amazing actuation like Menendez Brothers, great actors. Of course also Javier Barden.

[@MadBinxx]

The real monsters were the parents.

[@MarioPineda-z1u]

Yes! I think that's the why behind the title, but also that depends on the watcher. They choose to whom the title is referring too depending on their own ethic and beliefs

[@KayLy-yd4pc]

I didn’t watch it yet but I’m going to watch it. So scared and sad 😢

[@xavierdolan2024]

두분 다 연기 너무 좋았고, 특히 두 배우의 목소리가 정말 좋았다. 계속 말하게 내버려뒀으면 좋겠다.

[@angel467]

A new generation fighting for Eric now and Lyle thanks to this Netflix series Monster😢. Also the real documentary on Netflix as well❤❤❤

[@tracijoda]

Whether it was a true depiction, only the 4 actual people know but it was an excellent production and excellent acting.

[@grazisamor1991]

I loved your questions and how you gave both of them the opportuny to talk a lot

[@jashley777]

These guys definitely put their life force into their roles!!

[@musice7683]

this is so funny and cute why nicholas is so nervous he just stare at kooper for comfort

[@PaolaGarcia-ex7et]

Incredible interview ✨

[@bbeiic0wkaa]

The more I watch their interviews the more I notice Nic is either looking at Cooper or his whole body language is pointing at him, that’s sweet lol

[@proxigogo]

I have been noticing these on every interview and it's quite funny sometimes because when answering some question, Nic would look at Cooper while answering some of it and Cooper would mostly look at the interviewer and Nic would keep doing that until Cooper looks at him or just give up😅, kind of like seeking for approval in some of the answers, there's also some kind of tension going on in 1:38, with them changing their sitting positions and Nic taken aback expression when Cooper said " She's a whore"

[@bbeiic0wkaa]

@@proxigogo righhhhht you get me!! His eyes rarely leave him in general idk why (maybe he seeks comfort in cooper approval?) but I did notice tension as well!

[@aroapicot7373]

@@bbeiic0wkaa its probably because Nic is talking about the reaction of abused victims and then Cooper makes a joke out of that, acting in the most insensitive way possible. How out of touch with reality can someone be?

[@Hmy8799]

@@proxigogoI think you’re misinterpreting the dynamic of theirs during interviews, haha. Nic, when asked, hasn’t ever stated that he believes the brothers have served their time and should be released from prison now, as they are not a threat to society and endured so much trauma before their brains were even fully developed (which is age 25). Even in solo interviews he seems to try and dodge any questions that are related to the real life case and people who the show is based on. He’s also very serious in his answers and about his “craft”, whereas cooper is obviously somehow at TOTAL ease and immediately has great rapport with every interviewer. He’s also The only cast member who was invested in the actual humans BEHIND the (perhaps TOO excessively dramatized, using TOO much of “his own artistic interpretations by Ryan Murphy) real story on which the show was based. Cooper is the most fun and enjoyable to listen to, and the very same uncomfortable vibes are given off by Nic in his solo interviews. You KNOW that for a show this big, there was a LOT of advising/media training prior to the promotional period of PR that the actors have to do as part of their contract. Since neither of these guys have had to do press anywhere NEAR this level-or when there are somewhat high stakes when it comes to what is actually said in interviews, due to the controversial topic being covered-I’d go out on a limb and say it’s likely that it was decided ahead of time by the higher ups that cooper should do the talking for all general questions that aren’t asked to one of the two of them specifically. He’s so likable and dispels the idea that there was any intention to paint the brothers in a negative light, which was likely extremely important for producers and Murphy. Idk about other people but I also just find that cooper is so much more engaging and entertaining to watch in interviews, while Nic gives off vibes that he doesn’t necessarily want to be there (not due to apathy, but perhaps discomfort due to the controversy that’s been happening between the menendez’ extended family members and Ryan Murphy)? It seems to me like he actually would prefer that Cooper take on all the questions that he does during interviews….am I the only one who sees things like this?!? Hahahaha perhaps I’m delusional but it’s how I’ve interpreted the dynamic between them!!

[@Hmy8799]

⁠@@aroapicot7373wait, when did Cooper ever make a joke/laugh when talking about the abused victims..? (Aka the menendez brothers)…? He’s the ONLY member of the cast who reached out to the brothers outside of the show, and the only one who even show interest in/let alone actually GO to the prison and talk with them in person. He’s clearly a very empathetic person, where Nic comes off as not being nearly as empathetic toward what the boys endured, as he has said he doesn’t know if the boys, who have spent decades incarcerated, should even be released-like, EVER. Cooper has very clearly expressed how supportive he is that their sentencing be reconsidered, as they clearly don’t pose a threat to society and they have families of their own along with the extended family that has shown support for them during and after the trial. I’m confused as to which part of the interview you could have gotten that interpretation, hahaha. Or perhaps you just haven’t watched as many interviews with them, so you’re basing it solely off of this one which could totally make sense-as I came into watching this already being familiar with the dynamic and how uncomfortable Nic is to speak about his belief that the brothers SHOULD be held accountable for their actions, and that the abuse shouldn’t be able to be used as an excuse for their actions (that’s what he implies in other interviews; which imo means he is unfamiliar with how severely childhood trauma impacts the brain….its truly mind blowing how extensive the literal brain structure can be impacted for those who endured trauma-ESPECIALLY trauma in the forms of abuse the brothers seem to have fully been victims of. One has proven and been outspoken about his empathy for the brothers and that he thinks they’ve slready served their time, while the other remains “unsure” after the apparent extensive research he did on the case/trial.

[@KayaIsHereYep]

Nicholas Alexander Chavez locked in

[@ranvc2002]

9:17 the brown and green looks so beautiful on her

[@ZanosLN]

I feel like nicholas speaks very literally instead of in a conversation setting like these interviews are in

[@titanican2731]

I hope they called it Monsters because of what their parents did, not for what the brothers did.

[@Ernie1978]

Brilliant cast, all around. I loved Cooper Koch and Ari Graynor. Come on, Emmys!

[@cgreen6369]

Great interview! And kudos to not only the entire cast of the series, but the casting director Bernard Telsey and his associates for finding such a phenomenal ensemble.

[@mleekahh]

Coopers crying face is so scarily strong!!

[@GulnozaNormuminova]

Really good cast everyone acting was really good

[@Juliejewels67]

I wonder if Erik and Lyle will be able to see this, and what their reaction will be.

[@_kk_4740]

They said they saw the movie and didn’t like how the movie Director portrayed them on false narratives

[@bibianacastano2905]

Excelentes actores, felicitaciones. Desde Colombia ❤

[@wolfwind1]

Excellent interviewer. Great questions. Really well done.

[@enzasdiamondsandcrafts]

My favs are Cooper, Javier, Ari. Phenomenal cast! The interviewer is a blonde version of Anne Hathaway. Same manorisms. Love it!

[@MarioPineda-z1u]

Amazing acting on this show. Congrats!

[@KathySong1]

Off topic but Chloë Sevigny could totally be cast as Nicole Kessinger

[@Xennegen-dy4eb]

Actors were amazing 🩵✨🫂

[@MdlKg]

Very good actors. All of them!

[@totis1777]

Why Nicholas turns to Cooper to answer the question? Whats the matter with him? Poor Cooper, to deal with some different strange s*** in every interview with that guy, plus doing all the talking.

[@Chris-t4i]

If EVERYTHING EVIL alleged by the brothers against their father and mother is TRUE, and I was THEN one of the JURORS, I have NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO problem ACQUITTINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG them for SELF-DEFENSE reasons !!!

[@karashuey7159]

Why are the chairs they are sitting in so small?

[@matrix2297]

1:44 Omg is Nick actually ok 😭

[@chatochafa130]

Noticed haha

[@Mariajbh2]

Why not? He was only surprised when Cooper started laughing and joking. I don't think Cooper took the appropriate tone in the interviews for the topic of the series. I think Nicholas's seriousness and the way he answers is much more correct

[@richcoggeshall9944]

Entire cast is amazing

[@guemagestudio]

What a great interviewer! Loved this

[@priscila_sfe]

A melhor série !! Atores PERFEITOS!!! Amei demais !!!!!!!

[@Opinionakadatruth]

Nicholas looks so bothered in every interview 🫠

[@Mariajbh2]

He isn't bothered, he only take It seriously. Not as Cooper Who was joking and smiling

[@fashionbullett]

nah they absolutely ate and devoured their acting performances!!!

[@mariebonytathelusma9381]

Cooper is hot, but Nicholas is hotter. Nicholas in those speedos. BOTH WERE GREAT ACTORS IN THIS FILM.

[@jackroberts3367]

I love cooper and nich so much

[@robynhurley5119]

Chloe sevigny was amazing

[@angel467]

Like these actors ❤❤❤❤❤

[@karajones-barker1172]

Give the boys bigger chairs, they looked so small and uncomfortable!

[@dsaragod2394]

am very empathetic towards these two men who have now spent over 30 years in prison. They lived in a prison at home by the weight of keeping the “secret” and endearing hell day in and day out never being able to be comfortable and at rest. Then being tried and found guilty in the second trial which was a complete travesty of justice by not allowing the SA claims to be brought up during the second trial. The “boys” at the time were portrayed very negatively and nothing close to what was true. Until you have walked in their shoes, no one can understand the full depth of what being a victim of SA does to you. #FreetheMenendezbrothers

[@patrickbateman512]

Can’t say it enough but Nicholas would be a perfect Patrick Bateman if they was to do a remake on American psycho

[@melotoha]

개인적으로는 이 인터뷰가 지금까지 본 괴물 메넨데즈 인터뷰 중 최고인듯

[@melotoha]

+ 하비에르 바르뎀 인터뷰 더 보고 싶다. 연기를 진짜 미친놈처럼 잘하셨어..ㄷㄷ

[@queencurls12]

I mean like Ryan said he wanted to do didn’t parts to it, to show all types of sides to everyone and changing it from what it was and he said it was a show for everyone that might take something away or been through it

[@PaolaGarcia-ex7et]

Thanks ❤

[@SophiaPisony]

Nicolaz kept messing with his hand and looked like he was breathing heavily also he kept looking at cooper..

[@Mariajbh2]

He isn't "messing"..........

[@susanzoefelix6631]

Fantastic cast

[@hamudoca6485]

Uma das melhores séries e o casting maravilhoso..parabéns a todos

[@barbarazupancicstrugar2368]

I really liked Milli Vanilli music in the series😁

[@yazzyborn4dance]

I loved it and I like the monsters series thank you 😊

[@natashanarushev3450]

Hand to God. I thought the actress who potraid Leslie Abrahams is the one conducting these intrerviews.

[@joanchittenden7963]

Ari ❤

[@Emy53]

Twins; Cooper and Payton Koch.

[@maartejoycerill]

That chair was too small for them. They look uncomfortable!!

[@backbenchintellectual]

The hairstyle and the little bit of beard and moustache gives Nicolas Chavez a cruel edge to his beauty. He should maintain it.

[@zahirarashaad439]

The vibe is off between them lol

[@oanageorgescu1111]

They seem uncomfortable in those chairs. You should assume that not everyone is short and skinny like the interviewer

[@beckyromero8716]

Nicholas finds comfort in cooper that’s why he keeps looking at him🥺. She definitely nervous

[@katiekelly64]

Is aria the girl who dug through her vomit for her phone in a movie once lol

[@jordanmcdaniel1398]

Wonder interviewer

[@lostyogi8712]

God hollyweird is so wanky 🙄 It’s slowly imploding and I am enjoying every moment of it.

[@Cressida102]

Nicholas is a good actor but his portrayal of Lyle was awful

[@Blue-dc3rh]

How can they go around promoting a show that both the Menendez brothers and their family members have slammed for being so inaccurate and insensitive? Hollyweird is disgusting. They reached out to Dunne's son yet they didn't reach out to the Menendez family???

[@MissesSniffles]

Who cares? The Menendez brothers are murderers who deserve life in prison. No one should care what they or their family’s think. If they didn’t want their story to be public maybe they should’ve thought about that before they killed their parents

[@barbarabreunis7788]

Exactly. It made a mockery out of the Menendez brothers. Lyle doesn’t even raise his voice and in this series, he was an agressive, psycho mastermind.

[@MissesSniffles]

@@barbarabreunis7788 how do you know that? Did you know them? Or did you just watch what was televised on trial? You can’t say lyle didn’t raise his voice when you have no idea how he actually acted

[@TheSmokeweeda]

This may be why Nick has been so uptight during the entire promotion. He doesn’t seem his usual happy bubbly self like during the GH days.

[@naleybaby]

Because it's in their contracts to promote. Just like in regular jobs you have a job description that tells you what is expected.

[@PBX2690]

I will not watch this movie 🍿🎥 the only movie worth watching is the brothers get free 🙏💯❤️🆓🔜🇿🇦

[@dr.aniasara7038]

This young woman is hard to listen to. Her speaking voice and process sounds like a teenager, its not a good interview.

[@Barbara-jq2se]

I don’t think I can watch this cause I’m so emotionally sensitive I don’t think I can stomach it. Eww. See, he got sick…Wonder if it was the content?

[@lee-c1t7q]

😂