Ella Beatty will play Lizzie Borden in the fourth season of Monster, the Netflix true crime series.

Netflix and Ryan Murphy have already lined up the lead character for the fourth season of their anthology series Monster , which has captivated audiences with its true-crime tales. This time, the focus of the story will be Lizzie Borden , an infamous figure in American criminal history, accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in 1892.

Ella Beatty , daughter of Hollywood legends Warren Beatty and Annette Bening , has been chosen to bring the complex character to life. At 23, Beatty is emerging as one of the rising stars of film and television, and this role marks an important step in her rising career.

Lizzie Borden was accused of one of the most notorious crimes of the 19th century: the murder of her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden, in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Although she was acquitted by the jury, the case divided public opinion and left an indelible mark on popular culture. With his signature style, Ryan Murphy promises to revive this crime from a fresh perspective, crafting a narrative that combines psychological horror with an intimate look at the characters.

Along with Ella Beatty, the series will feature Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden , and Vicky Krieps in the role of Bridget Sullivan , the maid who was a key witness in the case. Both actresses have previously worked with Murphy: Hall will appear in his upcoming series The Beauty , while Krieps will be part of the third installment of Monster , centered on the murderer Ed Gein.

The project reinforces Murphy's tradition of creating narrative universes with strong female casts , exploring the psychology behind criminal cases that shook society at the time.

Although her face is not yet widely known, Ella Beatty has been gaining a place in the industry. After her debut in Feud: Capote vs. the Swans , also directed by Murphy, Beatty will next appear in the film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You . The young actress graduated from Juilliard , one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world, and has shone on the New York stage.

Her theatrical work includes productions such as Ibsen's Ghosts at the Lincoln Center Theater, where she shared the stage with Billy Crudup and Lily Rabe , as well as her participation in the Broadway play Appropriate , where she replaced Elle Fanning in the role of River Rayner, alongside Sarah Paulson , who won a Tony Award for her performance.

On social media, Beatty expressed his excitement: “I can’t believe I have the opportunity to work with geniuses like these,” he wrote on Instagram when announcing his joining the series.

Since its debut with the Jeffrey Dahmer series, Monster has established itself as one of Netflix 's most-watched and talked-about offerings. Its anthology format and focus on real-life killers have allowed it to explore distinct, landmark crimes, sparking debate and fascination.

With Lizzie Borden as its central focus, the new season promises to be another bold move by Ryan Murphy and his creative team. This story of domestic violence, mystery, and media coverage presents itself as an opportunity to examine the gender and class prejudices of the era, in a tale that blends horror, drama, and social criticism.

The fourth season of Monster marks a new direction for the series and represents a turning point for Ella Beatty , who is tasked with bringing to life one of the most controversial characters in American crime history. With her emerging talent and the backing of a high-caliber production, the actress is preparing to take on the challenge of portraying Lizzie Borden in front of millions of viewers around the world.