Category: Ryan Murphy

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“I empathize with him”: Cooper Koch responds to Erik Menendez’s criticism of Monsters

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Cooper Koch has responded to Erik Menendez’s statement slamming Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On 19 September, the second season of the true crime anthology series debuted on Netflix. A day after its release, the real-life Lyle shared a statement from Erik on his Facebook page, which denounced the series for its “blatant lies.” “I believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle, creating a caricature of Lyle rooted in horrible and blatant lies rampant in the show,” he wrote. “I can only…

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Ryan Murphy breaks silence on Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story backlash

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Ryan Murphy has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his Netflix series Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. On 19 September, the second season of the true crime anthology series debuted on the popular streamer. As the title suggests, the new batch of episodes follows the story of the titular brothers – played by Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch, respectively – who were convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents, José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty (Chloë Sevigny) Menendez. The synopsis adds: “The series dives into the historic case that…

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Here’s how fans reacted to the controversial Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

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The verdict is in regarding the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series. On 19 September, Netflix dropped the show’s highly anticipated second season, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. As the title suggests, the nine episodes follow the story of the titular brothers (Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch), who were convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents José (Javier Bardem) and Kitty (Chloë Sevigny). The synopsis adds: “While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant…

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Ryan Murphy casts Queer as Folk star Charlie Hunnam in major series

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Charlie Hunnam has been cast in a major role for one of Ryan Murphy’s most successful dramas. At a recent screening for the second instalment in Murphy’s anthology series Monster (16 September), the writer and creator revealed that Hunnam will play serial killer and bodysnatcher Ed Gein in a forthcoming third season. Often referred to as the “Butcher of Plainfield” or the “Plainfield Ghoul”, Gein robbed graves and collected body parts, which he used to concoct household items and clothing. Although Gein admitted to the two murders of Mary Hogan…

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Grotesquerie: Niecy Nash and Travis Kelce star in first trailer for Ryan Murphy’s new horror

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The first trailer for Grotesquerie has landed, and it looks more terrifying than any recent season of American Horror Story. The upcoming 10-episode series, which hails from the aforementioned horror anthology’s mastermind Ryan Murphy, follows a “series of heinous crimes” that have “unsettled a small community”. Niecy Nash-Betts stars as Detective Lois Tryon, who “feels these crimes are eerily personal, as if someone – or something – is taunting her”: “At home, Lois grapples with a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons.…

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Ben Platt reveals status of The Politician season 3

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Ben Platt has revealed the status of his Netflix series The Politician. Between 2019 and 2020, the Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning actor memorably starred in the “chaotic” dramedy as Payton Hobart, an ambitious 20-something politician who is determined to become the President of the United States. While The Politician was met with mixed reviews from critics, it earned eight Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe nominations – including Best Actor for Platt – and gained a passionate fanbase as a result of its ensemble cast and refreshing LGBTQIA+ representation.…

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Matt Bomer to star in Golden Girls-like series from Ryan Murphy

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Matt Bomer has been cast as Betty White’s counterpart in the gay equivalent of The Golden Girls.  The multi-cam Hulu series, titled Mid-Century Modern, will be executive produced by Ryan Murphy and created by Will & Grace‘s Max Mutchnick and David Kohan. According to Variety, Bomer will play the “ditzy Rose-like character”, with Nathan Lane as the Dorothy and Linda Lavin as Lane’s mother, aka the Sophia. Hulu said of the series: “The series follows three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend…

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Glee star Chris Colfer was told his career would be “ruined” if he came out

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Chris Colfer was warned not to come out as gay when he filmed the first season of Glee. The actor played Kurt Hummel on the musical comedy series between 2009 and 2015, for which he earned a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy. During a recent appearance on The View, Colfer reflected on his Glee experience and his hesitation over playing an openly gay and effeminate character. “I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous,” he said. “I remember…

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Grotesquerie: Travis Kelce cast in Ryan Murphy’s new horror series

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Travis Kelce will make his acting debut in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming horror series Grotesquerie.  The NFL star joins previously announced cast members Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville in the series, which is currently in production. Nash-Betts also shared a video on Instagram teasing Kelce’s involvement as she told fans, “Guys, guess who I am working with on Grotesquerie?” “Jumping into new territory with Niecy!” responded the athlete, who later shared the post to his Instagram Story with the following caption: “Steppin into a new world with one of the…

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American Horror Story: All 12 seasons ranked from Murder House to Delicate

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Spoiler alert: Delicate is not number-one. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER Each year, eagle-eyed viewers wait with bated breath to discover which classic horror trope will be explored (and subverted) on American Horror Story. From killer clowns to cannibalistic inbreds and dildo drill demons, the storylines have broken boundaries for the genre on the small-screen and influenced a plethora of television series, while simultaneously popularising the anthology format. For its signature blend of camp and terror, trailblazing LGBTQIA+ representation and rainbow cast members, American Horror Story has also…

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