In an exciting development for Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology at Netflix, Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny have been announced as the leads in the series' second chapter, which will focus on the notorious Menendez brothers case.

Bardem, known for his captivating performances in films, will be making his major television series debut in "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." Meanwhile, Sevigny, who has collaborated with Murphy on previous projects, including "American Horror Story" and "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans," will join the cast as well.

The upcoming season will delve into the gripping tale of Lyle and Erik Menendez, whose shocking 1989 murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, captivated the nation. The brothers were eventually convicted of the crime, after enduring two trials that garnered significant media attention.

Nicholas Chavez and Cooper Koch will portray Lyle and Erik Menendez, respectively, as they bring to life the harrowing story of the brothers' alleged years of abuse at the hands of their parents. Lyle and Erik claimed that they acted out of fear for their own safety when they shot their parents at their Beverly Hills home.

Following the massive success of the first installment of Monster, which focused on the twisted life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, Netflix has ordered two additional seasons of the true crime anthology. While the subject of the third season is yet to be announced, "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" currently holds the distinction of being the third most popular English-language series on Netflix.

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan will serve as executive producers of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," alongside Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, David McMillan, Louise Shore, and Carl Franklin. The highly-anticipated series is scheduled to premiere later this year, offering audiences an in-depth exploration of the Menendez case.

In recent news, Bardem has been involved in several notable projects, including Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and the upcoming film "Dune: Part Two" set to be released in March. Additionally, Bardem stars alongside Brad Pitt in an intriguing Formula 1 movie for Apple.

Meanwhile, Sevigny's recent credits include performances in Hulu's "The Girl From Plainville," Peacock's "Poker Face," and the feature film "Bones and All."

As we eagerly await the release of "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," fans of the true crime genre can anticipate a gripping and compelling portrayal of one of the most infamous cases in recent history.