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'''''Monster: The Hollywood Ripper''''' is the upcoming fifth season of the American [[biographical fiction|biographical]] [[crime drama]] [[anthology series]] ''[[Monster (American TV series)|Monster]]'', created by Jane Holloway for [[HBO]]. Originally announced as ''[[Monster: The Zodiac Killer]]'', the season was delayed and retooled after creative differences between Holloway and HBO executives. The new season will focus on Michael Gargiulo, known as the “Hollywood Ripper,” whose crimes in Los Angeles drew national attention for their connections to celebrity culture, sensational media coverage, and questions about predatory behavior in plain sight. It is scheduled to premiere in September 2033.<ref name="Delay">{{cite web |title=Monster Season 5 Delayed, Renamed, and Based on a Different Story — Budget Soars Over $200 Million |url=https://deadline.com/2032/11/monster-season-5-delayed-hollywood-ripper |website=Deadline |date=November 12, 2032 |access-date=November 12, 2032}}</ref>
'''''Monster: The Hollywood Ripper''''' is the upcoming fifth season of the American [[biographical fiction|biographical]] [[crime drama]] [[anthology series]] ''[[Monster (American TV series)|Monster]]'', created by Jane Holloway for [[HBO]]. It stars Sebastian Stan as convicted murderer Michael Gargiulo, dubbed the “Hollywood Ripper,” whose crimes in Los Angeles and Chicago drew national attention for their brutality and celebrity-adjacent connections. The season is scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2033, and will consist of seven episodes.<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033">{{cite web |title=Everything Confirmed for Monster: The Hollywood Ripper — Plus New Episode Details |url=https://deadline.com/2033/02/monster-the-hollywood-ripper-release-cast-episodes |website=Deadline |date=February 18, 2033 |access-date=February 18, 2033}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The season will dramatize Michael Gargiulo’s crimes in Los Angeles, the investigation that brought him to trial, and the media frenzy that surrounded his case. Emphasis will be placed on the intersections of fame, fear, and celebrity culture, exploring how crime stories become public spectacles in a modern media landscape.<ref name="Delay" />
The season will dramatize Michael Gargiulo’s crimes in Los Angeles and Chicago, the police investigation, and the high-profile trial that followed. It will focus on the voices of survivors, victims’ families, and the media spectacle that surrounded the case, while avoiding glorification of the killer.<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
 
== Cast and characters ==
* [[Sebastian Stan]] as Michael Gargiulo, the “Hollywood Ripper”<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Jessica Chastain]] as Lisa Turner, a fictionalized attorney representing victims’ families<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Diego Luna]] as Detective Raul Ramirez, a lead investigator connecting Gargiulo’s crimes across states<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Florence Pugh]] as Ashley Ellison, a composite character embodying multiple survivors and near-victims<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Sterling K. Brown]] as District Attorney Samuel Price, overseeing the trial<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Connie Britton]] as Gloria Fenton, a neighbor whose testimony becomes crucial<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
* [[Lucas Hedges]] as Tommy Keller, a journalist covering the Hollywood connections of the case<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />
 
== Episodes ==
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== Production ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
=== Development ===
On February 2, 2032, HBO confirmed that the fifth season of ''Monster'' would focus on the Zodiac case under the title ''The Zodiac Killer''.<ref>{{cite web |title=HBO Confirms Monster Season 5 – New Title Revealed |url=https://deadline.com/2032/02/hbo-monster-season-5-zodiac-killer |website=Deadline |date=February 2, 2032 |access-date=February 2, 2032}}</ref> On August 28, 2032, episode titles and a release schedule were announced for the Zodiac concept.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monster: The Zodiac Killer Episode Titles and Release Schedule Announced |url=https://indiewire.com/2032/08/monster-zodiac-episode-titles-schedule |website=IndieWire |date=August 28, 2032 |access-date=August 28, 2032}}</ref>   
On February 2, 2032, HBO confirmed that the fifth season would be titled ''The Zodiac Killer''.<ref>{{cite web |title=HBO Confirms Monster Season 5 – New Title Revealed |url=https://deadline.com/2032/02/hbo-monster-season-5-zodiac-killer |website=Deadline |date=February 2, 2032 |access-date=February 2, 2032}}</ref> In August 2032, episode titles and a release schedule for the Zodiac version were announced.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monster: The Zodiac Killer Episode Titles and Release Schedule Announced |url=https://indiewire.com/2032/08/monster-zodiac-episode-titles-schedule |website=IndieWire |date=August 28, 2032 |access-date=August 28, 2032}}</ref>   


On November 12, 2032, HBO announced that the Zodiac storyline had been scrapped following creative differences with showrunner Jane Holloway. The season was rebranded as ''The Hollywood Ripper'', shifting focus to Michael Gargiulo. Executives expressed concerns that covering another unsolved serial killer risked repeating formulas from earlier seasons.<ref name="Delay" />
On November 12, 2032, HBO scrapped the Zodiac storyline following creative differences and retooled the season into ''The Hollywood Ripper''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monster Season 5 Delayed, Renamed, and Based on a Different Story — Budget Soars Over $200 Million |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/2032/11/monster-season-5-delayed-renamed-hollywood-ripper |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=November 12, 2032 |access-date=November 12, 2032}}</ref> Showrunner Jane Holloway stated the pivot allowed her to explore themes of violence “hiding in plain sight” and the intersections of crime with media and celebrity culture.<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />


=== Budget ===
=== Budget ===
With the retooling, HBO confirmed that the production budget soared past $200 million, making it the costliest season in the anthology’s history. The increased costs were attributed to extended delays during rewrites, high-profile casting negotiations, Hollywood location shoots, and an emphasis on cinematic production values.<ref name="Delay" />
The season’s budget exceeded $200 million, the largest in the anthology’s history, attributed to extended delays, expanded sets, courtroom reconstructions, and large-scale dramatizations of Los Angeles and Chicago crime scenes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Monster Season 5 Budget Soars Past $200 Million |url=https://variety.com/2032/11/monster-season-5-budget |website=Variety |date=November 12, 2032 |access-date=November 12, 2032}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
Filming has not yet begun on the retooled season. Production is expected to commence in early 2033, with multiple Hollywood studio backlots and Los Angeles locations serving as key settings.<ref name="Delay" />
Filming took place in 2032 and early 2033 across Los Angeles and Chicago, with extensive use of courtroom recreations and Hollywood backlot sets.<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />


== Release ==
== Release ==
''Monster: The Hollywood Ripper'' is set to premiere in September 2033 on [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]], with episodes releasing weekly.<ref name="Delay" />
''Monster: The Hollywood Ripper'' is scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2033, on [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]], with episodes released weekly.<ref name="DeadlineFeb2033" />


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0000011|title=Monster: The Hollywood Ripper}}


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Revision as of 13:12, 21 September 2025

Monster: The Hollywood Ripper
Showrunner
  • Jane Holloway
Starring
  • Sebastian Stan
  • Jessica Chastain
  • Diego Luna
  • Florence Pugh
  • Sterling K. Brown
  • Connie Britton
  • Lucas Hedges
No. of episodes7
Release
Original networkHBO
Season chronology

Monster: The Hollywood Ripper is the upcoming fifth season of the American biographical crime drama anthology series Monster, created by Jane Holloway for HBO. It stars Sebastian Stan as convicted murderer Michael Gargiulo, dubbed the “Hollywood Ripper,” whose crimes in Los Angeles and Chicago drew national attention for their brutality and celebrity-adjacent connections. The season is scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2033, and will consist of seven episodes.[1]

Synopsis

The season will dramatize Michael Gargiulo’s crimes in Los Angeles and Chicago, the police investigation, and the high-profile trial that followed. It will focus on the voices of survivors, victims’ families, and the media spectacle that surrounded the case, while avoiding glorification of the killer.[1]

Cast and characters

  • Sebastian Stan as Michael Gargiulo, the “Hollywood Ripper”[1]
  • Jessica Chastain as Lisa Turner, a fictionalized attorney representing victims’ families[1]
  • Diego Luna as Detective Raul Ramirez, a lead investigator connecting Gargiulo’s crimes across states[1]
  • Florence Pugh as Ashley Ellison, a composite character embodying multiple survivors and near-victims[1]
  • Sterling K. Brown as District Attorney Samuel Price, overseeing the trial[1]
  • Connie Britton as Gloria Fenton, a neighbor whose testimony becomes crucial[1]
  • Lucas Hedges as Tommy Keller, a journalist covering the Hollywood connections of the case[1]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
281TBATBATBASeptember 19, 2033 (2033-09-19)
Introduces Michael Gargiulo’s double life in suburban Los Angeles.
292TBATBATBASeptember 26, 2033 (2033-09-26)
Focuses on the first known attacks, mixing survivor testimony with dramatizations of ignored red flags.
303TBATBATBAOctober 3, 2033 (2033-10-03)
Highlights the growing investigation, connecting crimes across years and states.
314TBATBATBAOctober 10, 2033 (2033-10-10)
Depicts trial preparation, including legal maneuvering and media frenzy.
325TBATBATBAOctober 17, 2033 (2033-10-17)
Centers on testimony and survivor voices that reshape the courtroom narrative.
336TBATBATBAOctober 24, 2033 (2033-10-24)
Reconstructs the high-profile trial, blending archival recreations with dramatized performances.
347TBATBATBAOctober 31, 2033 (2033-10-31)
Covers sentencing, aftermath, and cultural impact, emphasizing victims and families.

Production

Development

On February 2, 2032, HBO confirmed that the fifth season would be titled The Zodiac Killer.[2] In August 2032, episode titles and a release schedule for the Zodiac version were announced.[3]

On November 12, 2032, HBO scrapped the Zodiac storyline following creative differences and retooled the season into The Hollywood Ripper.[4] Showrunner Jane Holloway stated the pivot allowed her to explore themes of violence “hiding in plain sight” and the intersections of crime with media and celebrity culture.[1]

Budget

The season’s budget exceeded $200 million, the largest in the anthology’s history, attributed to extended delays, expanded sets, courtroom reconstructions, and large-scale dramatizations of Los Angeles and Chicago crime scenes.[5]

Filming

Filming took place in 2032 and early 2033 across Los Angeles and Chicago, with extensive use of courtroom recreations and Hollywood backlot sets.[1]

Release

Monster: The Hollywood Ripper is scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2033, on HBO and Max, with episodes released weekly.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Everything Confirmed for Monster: The Hollywood Ripper — Plus New Episode Details". Deadline. February 18, 2033. Retrieved February 18, 2033. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  2. ↑ "HBO Confirms Monster Season 5 – New Title Revealed". Deadline. February 2, 2032. Retrieved February 2, 2032. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  3. ↑ "Monster: The Zodiac Killer Episode Titles and Release Schedule Announced". IndieWire. August 28, 2032. Retrieved August 28, 2032. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  4. ↑ "Monster Season 5 Delayed, Renamed, and Based on a Different Story — Budget Soars Over $200 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. November 12, 2032. Retrieved November 12, 2032. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  5. ↑ "Monster Season 5 Budget Soars Past $200 Million". Variety. November 12, 2032. Retrieved November 12, 2032. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
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