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Ella Beatty Embarks on Dark Lizzie Borden Role
16 Sep
Summary
- Ella Beatty stars as Lizzie Borden in a new Netflix series.
- The series explores Lizzie's relationship with her maid and their revenge.
- Ella Beatty felt a significant responsibility to portray the character.
Ella Beatty, daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, stars as the titular character in the forthcoming Netflix series, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.' This marks Beatty's first lead role in a television series, portraying the infamous 19th-century figure accused of murdering her parents.
Beatty expressed a profound sense of responsibility towards the character and the historical figure, immersing herself fully in the role during the approximately six-month production. The series is the fourth installment in the 'Monster' anthology and the first to center on a woman.
It follows Lizzie, a repressed daughter of a wealthy New England couple, as she forms a bond with her rebellious maid. Their shared journey into "sex, power and revenge" is central to the narrative, culminating in gruesome unsolved murders that birth an iconic, rebellious legend.
Co-creator Ian Brennan immediately recognized Beatty's suitability for the role, citing her "purity" and sharp intellect as perfect for the complex character. Charlie Hunnam, who plays Lizzie's father, Andrew Borden, lauded Beatty's talent and poise, comparing her to seasoned professionals.
