When is Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story's release date on Netflix? Cast, plot and latest news

The casting follows hot on the heels of Peters' surprise guest role on Marvel series WandaVision.

The limited crime series is penned by Ryan Murphy (Glee; Ratched), who has previously cast Peters in projects like American Horror Story.

The drama, co-created by Murphy and Ian Brennan, will chronicle the life and crimes of infamous American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, told through the eyes of his victims.

Various other cast members have been announced, including Niecy Nash, who plays Glenda Cleveland, a real-life neighbour of Dahmer’s who reported him to the police.

Here's everything you need to know about Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

When is Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story's Netflix release date?

There's no official release date yet for Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, but we'll keep this page updated.

Filming will reportedly begin in January of next year.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story plot

The series is based on the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered 17 men and boys over a period spanning from 1978 until his eventual capture in 1991.

The limited series will focus on the victim and delve into the police impotence which allowed Dahmer to evade capture of numerous occasions, including a now infamous 1991 incident when a 14-year-old victim, Konerak Sinthasomphone, escaped Dahmer's flat and was discovered, bleeding and drugged, by several women who dialled 911.

However, when the police arrived on the scene, Dahmer convinced them that it was a domestic disturbance between adult lovers and that Sinthasomphone was drunk, and they returned Sinthasomphone to Dahmer's flat, where he was killed.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story cast

Netflix have cast Evan Peters (Pose) in the titular role as Jeffrey Dahmer.

Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) will play Lionel Dahmer, a chemist and father to Jeffrey.

Glenda Cleveland, a real-life neighbour of Dahmer’s who had called the police and attempted to warn them of Dahmer (to no avail), will be a leading role in the series. She's portrayed in the show by Niecy Nash.

Other cast members include Penelope Ann Miller, Shaun J. Brown, and Colin Ford.

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story trailer

There's no trailer yet, but we'll keep this page updated.

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