Ryan Murphy Teams Up for Limited Series on Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer
Serial killers have always captivated audiences, with well-known murderers like Ted Bundy, Ed Kemper, and the Long Island serial killer becoming the subject of numerous Netflix documentaries, TV shows, and movies.
Now, the notorious American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer will take the spotlight in an upcoming series co-created by Ryan Murphy.
“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is a new TV series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. It tells the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, a well-known serial killer, focusing on his life and crimes. The unique aspect of the series is that it is narrated from the perspective of Dahmer’s victims.
In March 2021, it was announced that Evan Peters, who is famous for his roles in “X-Men” and the “American Horror Story” series, joined the cast of the show. This news surprised many fans, especially considering Peters’ recent appearance in the Marvel series “WandaVision.”
Netflix has released the first teaser for “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” featuring Evan Peters portraying Jeffrey Dahmer. The teaser shows Peters standing under a flickering light, with his next-door neighbor (played by Niecy Nash) questioning him about the meat he has been discarding.
“She probes, ‘That smell is worse than ever. I saw you go out to the dumpster and throw out a whole bunch of bad meat.'”
Evan Peters Is Jeffrey Dahmer in Ryan Murphy's new limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
— Netflix (@netflix) September 15, 2022
The first trailer drops tomorrow. https://t.co/BvP0jZ3nCX pic.twitter.com/TOb020lrMr
Evan Peters has worked with Ryan Murphy on several projects before, such as “American Horror Story” and “Pose.” Regarding his casting in “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” Peters mentioned his extensive research for the role, stating that he had read and watched a lot about the subject matter. However, he also acknowledged the need to strike a balance and not delve too deeply into such a dark and disturbing character.
“There are scripts that are beautifully written. While we can have a lot of backstory, it’s important to remember that we’re not making a documentary.”
He went on to say: “The key is to focus on the main idea and the central thread of why you’re telling the story, and always keeping that as your guiding principle.”
The series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” has announced additional cast members, including Niecy Nash. Nash portrays the character of Glenda Cleveland, who in real life was Dahmer’s neighbor and reported his suspicious behavior to the police. Her actions played a significant role in eventually capturing Dahmer and putting an end to his crimes.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’s Netflix release date speculation
MONSTER: The Jeffrey Dahmer story will premiere this September 21st on Netflix. #DAHMER pic.twitter.com/Q5QXmof4I3
— Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (@MonsterDahmer) September 16, 2022
“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is set to premiere worldwide on Netflix on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. The drama series consists of eight episodes and will be available on Netflix as a complete box set, allowing viewers to binge-watch the entire series.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast
In the series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” Evan Peters has been cast as Jeffrey Dahmer, portraying the titular role. Richard Jenkins has been cast as Lionel Dahmer, Jeffrey’s father and a chemist. Niecy Nash takes on the role of Glenda Cleveland, a real-life neighbor of Dahmer’s who tried to alert the police about his behavior. Despite her efforts, her warnings went unnoticed. Other cast members include Penelope Ann Miller, Shaun J Brown, and Colin Ford.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story plot
The series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is about a real-life person named Jeffrey Dahmer who was a very bad person. He did terrible things and killed 17 men and boys over many years. The series will show what he did and the consequences he faced.
The limited series “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” will primarily highlight the victims of Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes. It will also explore the failures of the police, who were unable to catch Dahmer on several occasions. One well-known incident in 1991 involved a 14-year-old victim named Konerak Sinthasomphone. He managed to escape from Dahmer’s apartment but was found in a distressed state by some women who called the emergency services.
Despite the distressing state in which Konerak Sinthasomphone was found and the concerns raised by the women who called the police, Jeffrey Dahmer was able to deceive the authorities. He convinced them that the incident was merely a disagreement between consenting adults and that Sinthasomphone was intoxicated. Tragically, the police accepted Dahmer’s explanation and returned Sinthasomphone to his apartment, where he was later killed.
Is there a trailer for Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?
In the video, Dahmer’s neighbor confronts him about the foul odor emanating from his house, suggesting it may be caused by decaying meat. The neighbor raises suspicions about the strange smell, implying that something unsettling might be happening inside Dahmer’s residence.
