‘Monster’ Season 4: Sarah Paulson in Final Talks to Play Aileen Wuornos
Sarah Paulson is close to finalizing a deal to join the upcoming fourth season of the Netflix anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. This season will spotlight notorious figures, with Paulson set to portray serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
Season 4 Focus
Unlike previous seasons, which centered more directly on one killer, Season 4 will primarily revolve around Lizzie Borden and the infamous axe murders of her father and stepmother. Production is currently underway in Los Angeles.
“Season 4 will examine Borden’s impact on the perception of and connection to other female killers, much like how Season 3 explored the impact of Ed Gein’s crimes on popular culture.”
Cast Highlights
- Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden
- Charlie Hunnam, who played Ed Gein in Season 3, returns as Andrew Jackson Borden, Lizzie’s father
- Rebecca Hall takes on the role of Abby, Lizzie’s stepmother
- Billie Lourd portrays Emma Borden, Lizzie’s sister
- Jessica Barden plays Nance O’Neill, a friend of Lizzie
- Vicky Krieps appears as Bridget Sullivan, the family maid
About Aileen Wuornos
Wuornos was convicted for the murders of seven men in Florida and was executed in 2002. Her life and crimes have been widely documented, inspiring several films and books. Notably, Charlize Theron won an Academy Award for Best Actress portraying Wuornos in the 2003 film Monster.
“Charlize Theron won the Academy Award for Best Actress for playing Wuornos in the 2003 film ‘Monster.’”
Netflix representatives have declined to comment on the casting news.
Author's summary: Season 4 of Monster expands on female killers’ legacies, with Sarah Paulson poised to embody Aileen Wuornos amid a broader focus on Lizzie Borden’s story.