‘Monster’ Creator Ian Brennan Shares 10-Season Plan and Dives Into First Female Serial Killer Season With Wild ‘Lizzie Borden Story’
Brennan peels back the curtain into his and Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' selection process, how they landed on the infamous female axe murderer for season four and why she's the most sympathetic subject yet of their hit Netflix true-crime anthology.
The recent season of "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" delves into the infamous Lizzie Borden axe murders, focusing on Bridget Sullivan, played by Vicky Krieps. Krieps' character, Bridget, is a maid who becomes close to Lizzie, and they develop a secretive relationship. However, their actions put them in conflict with the Borden family, who refuses to learn Bridget's name.
The actress spoke to TheWrap about Bridget's modern and punk-inspired look, which also symbolizes practicality and freedom for someone working as a housemaid in a stuffy environment. Krieps noted that Bridget's attire and posture reflect feminist empowerment, as women working during that time often had more freedom in their movements than the family members.
She also discussed how she aimed to make Bridget a "walking paradox," someone who is confident yet unsure, and how her character stands out from the Borden family both visually and in her mindset.
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