Nicholas Alexander Chavez: 5 Things About the Actor Playing Lyle Menendez

Nicholas Alexander Chavez is quickly gaining attention for his role in Netflix’s anthology series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story . The Emmy Award-winning actor plays Lyle Menendez , one of the two brothers convicted of the infamous 1989 murders of their parents . To prepare for the role, the 25-year-old Houston-born actor explored Lyle’s complex history and motivations, showcasing his dedication to bringing the character to life.

With only a few notable roles under his belt, including his standout performance on General Hospital , fans are eager to learn more about Chavez and his rise in the industry. Here are five facts about Chavez, below! Chavez Plays Lyle Menendez in Monsters Chavez plays Lyle Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story , an installment of Ryan Murphy ‘s true crime anthology series on Netflix. On Monday, Sept.



16, at the Los Angeles red carpet premiere of Monsters , Chavez spoke with Entertainment Tonight about how he prepared to take on the role of one of the Menendez brothers—someone who “actually exists in real life.” “There’s a lot of information and also a lot of information that we don’t have, and then that’s your job as an artist” A post shared by Nicholas Alexander Chavez (@nicholasalexanderchavez) While speaking with TheWrap in an interview published in September 2024, Chavez shared, “The first thing that I did was call the people I love who were alive at the time, and I asked them what their perspec.