Ella Beatty Takes on Lizzie Borden as Monster Season 4 Begins Production
Production has officially begun in Los Angeles for Season 4 of the acclaimed anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. This season will spotlight the notorious Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her parents in Massachusetts in 1892.
Ella Beatty Takes on the Role of Lizzie Borden
After an extensive casting process, Ella Beatty has been chosen to portray Lizzie Borden. Beatty is known for her role in the series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and has recently gained attention for her performance in the Sundance film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
Returning Cast Members
Charlie Hunnam, who starred as Ed Gein in the previous season, will return in a new role as Andrew Borden. The cast also includes:
- Vicky Krieps as Bridget Sullivan, the Bordens’ live-in maid.
- Rebecca Hall portraying Abby Borden, Lizzie’s stepmother.
- Billie Lourd as Emma, Lizzie’s older sister.
- Jessica Barden playing Nance O’Neill, Lizzie’s actress friend.
Direction and Production Details
The first episode of Season 4 will be directed by Max Winkler, known for his work on Monster: The Ed Gein Story. As production progresses, fans are eager for updates about this new installment.
Acclaim for Previous Seasons
The previous seasons of Monster have been critically acclaimed, with a combined total of 24 Emmy nominations. The first installment, DAHMER — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, featured Evan Peters and became a massive success on Netflix, accumulating one billion view hours within just two months. It currently holds the fourth spot on Netflix’s all-time English TV Top 10.
The second season, Monsters: The Erik and Lyle Menendez Story, focused on the infamous case of the Menendez brothers and garnered 11 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025. The third season revolved around Ed Gein, achieving notable success by reaching #1 in 11 countries within three days of its release.
As anticipation builds for Season 4, viewers can expect a captivating exploration of Lizzie Borden’s life and the events surrounding her controversial trial. Stay tuned for more announcements from Emegypt as production continues.
