Nicholas Alexander Chavez has recently experienced a whirlwind of success with the premiere of his first prime-time roles in two shows debuting within a week of each other. The 25-year-old actor portrays Lyle Menendez in Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' and Father Charlie in FX's 'Grotesquerie,' both co-created by Ryan Murphy.
Chavez shared his excitement about being cast in 'Grotesquerie' while still working on 'Monsters,' highlighting Murphy's passion for the project and the compelling role he had in store for him. In 'Grotesquerie,' Chavez's character, Father Charlie, is a true-crime obsessed priest, alongside stars Niecy Nash-Betts and Micaela Diamond.
To prepare for his roles, Chavez employed different methods. For 'Grotesquerie,' he listened to music like 'Don't Do Anything Illegal' by Charles Manson to get into character as Father Charlie. In contrast, for 'Monsters,' where he portrayed a real person, Lyle Menendez, Chavez watched old court videos to inform his performance.
The storyline of 'Monsters' revolves around the infamous Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, who were convicted in 1996 for the brutal murder of their parents. The brothers claimed they were victims of long-term sexual abuse and acted out of fear for their lives. Recent developments in the case have prompted prosecutors to review new information for a potential resentencing.
Prior to his prime-time success, Chavez gained recognition for his role as Spencer Cassadine on ABC's 'General Hospital,' where he played a complex character with family ties to soap opera royalty. His portrayal earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding younger actor in a drama in 2022.
Despite his departure from 'General Hospital,' Chavez expressed gratitude for the loyal support of soap opera fans and his eagerness to return to work. Acting, he emphasized, is his true passion, bringing him immense satisfaction and joy. Looking ahead, Chavez is excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead in his acting career.
