Evan Peters’ Casting as Jeffrey Dahmer Has Netflix Fans Beyond Excited

Evan Peters was recently announced to portray serial killer and notorious cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer in Ryan Murphy‘s latest venture, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and fans are excited to see the final product. As previously reported, Monster will take another look at the now-infamous story, giving viewers the perspective from the eyes of Dahmer’s victims. It will also show the 10 times Dahmer was arrested but not prosecuted.

Niecy Nash joins Peters among the cast as Glenda Cleveland, a neighbor of Dahmer’s who alerts the authorities to his suspicious behavior. Penelope Ann Miller, Shaun Brown, and Colin Ford will round out the cast. Ian Brennan is a co-creator alongside Murphy and will also executive produce with the AHS creator. Carl Franklin, who will direct the pilot episode of the series, and Janet Mock, who will write and direct, will also executive produce.

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Of course, the memes immediately followed the announcement. Peters has worked in a number of roles within Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story universe. 

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“Evan Peters will deliver,” this user promises, proving many have high hopes for the role. 

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While his fans seem to understand his clear talent, Peters has had a tough time convincing the Television Academy enough to earn an Emmy nomination. Many believe he should’ve snagged one for his turn as Kai Anderson, the blue-haired cult leader on American Horror Story: Cult in 2018 but, many are still waiting for Peters’ turn to win a gold trophy. 

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Peters is one of three cast members to be featured in eight seasons of American Horror Story. The other two are Sarah Paulson and Lily Rabe. 

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“Evan Peters has got the chops and the persona to pull off playing The Milwaukee Cannibal Jeffery Dahmer,” this user said of the announcement. “Kinda perfect actually, Ryan Murphy knows what he’s doing in the casting department.”