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

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


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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.

News47.us has rounded up five facts about Chavez, below!

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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”

Chavez gained fame for his portrayal of Spencer Cassadine on the popular soap opera General Hospital, earning widespread recognition for his acting skills.

“It’s changed everything about me,” Chavez told PEOPLE regarding the impact the role has had on his career.” Before the show, I was selling cars in Florida. I live across the country now. I was driving my dad’s old Jeep, and now, I’m sitting in a car that I paid for. This show has given me the opportunity to become my own guy. It’s also given me the gift few people get in life — the privilege to earn an income doing what I love to do every single day. If I’m not the luckiest guy in the world, I’ve got to be damned close.”

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