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'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' Creator Reveals 10-Season Plan
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Summary
Ian Brennan discusses the creation of "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," detailing how he and Ryan Murphy selected the famous historical case for season four of their hit Netflix true-crime anthology. Brennan explains that after abandoning a more recent story, they decided to explore female rage by centering the narrative on Lizzie Borden, alongside figures like Elizabeth Bathory and Aileen Wuornos. He highlights the extensive casting process that led to Ella Beatty securing the lead role, as well as the return of familiar collaborators like Charlie Hunnam and Vicky Krieps. Furthermore, the creators outline an ambitious 10-season plan for the franchise, emphasizing that finding compelling subjects remains the primary challenge of the production process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.