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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story cast guide
Ryan Murphy's latest true crime drama features a stellar ensemble of returning Murphyverse favorites.
In brief
Ryan Murphy's latest true crime drama features a stellar ensemble of returning Murphyverse favorites. Monster season 4 brings together established Murphy collaborators to tell the story of Lizzie Borden and other alleged female killers across different time periods. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Murphy's first female killer story
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story marks Ryan Murphy's first dramatization of a female murderer, telling the tale of three real women who allegedly killed people across different historical periods.
Ella Beatty plays Lizzie Borden
Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden, the franchise's first female serial killer. The actress made her feature film debut in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and recently appeared in Sarah Polley's The Bell Jar.
Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan
Vicky Krieps plays Bridget Sullivan, the Borden family's new maid who also portrays Elizabeth Báthory, an alleged serial killer from the late 16th and early 17th century.
Charlie Hunnam as Andrew Borden
Charlie Hunnam plays Andrew Borden, Lizzie's father. The actor is best known for his role as Jax Teller on Sons of Anarchy and has appeared in films like Pacific Rim and Crimson Peak.
Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden
Rebecca Hall plays Abby Borden, Lizzie's stepmother. The acclaimed actress has starred in The Prestige, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and Iron Man 3, and also wrote and directed the film Passing.
Jessica Barden and Billie Lourd join
Jessica Barden plays stage actress Nance O'Neill, while Billie Lourd portrays Emma Borden, Lizzie's older sister. Both are returning Murphyverse regulars with extensive credits.
Joey Pollari and Sarah Paulson round out
Joey Pollari plays John Morse, Lizzie's uncle on her mother's side. Emmy winner Sarah Paulson portrays Aileen Wuornos, a 20th-century serial killer who committed seven murders between 1989 and 1990.
The takeaway
Monster season 4 brings together established Murphy collaborators to tell the story of Lizzie Borden and other alleged female killers across different time periods.
