Monster: The Dorian Kane Story
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Monster: The Dorian Kane Story is the first season of the American biographical crime drama anthology television series Monster, created by Freddie Goodwin and Leo Bennett for Netflix, which is scheduled to be released on December 1, 2024. Goodwin and Bennett both serve as showrunners. Monster: The Dorian Kane Story is about the life of the murderer Dorian Kane, a murderer who killed dozens of victims.
The series is produced by Mob Productions. Upon the release of the first trailer, Monster: The Dorian Kane Story faced negative reception, with many critics expressing concerns that the show might contain "too much gore" and potentially "glorify murderers." Despite these criticisms, the trailer received more likes than dislikes, indicating a strong interest from viewers. In June 2024, it was announced that The Dorian Kane Story would be released in its entirety on December 1, 2024.
Synopsis
Monster: The Dorian Kane Story delves into the chilling case of mass-murderer Dorian Kane, exploring the events that allowed him to evade capture for over a decade. The series examines Kane's crimes, his ability to stay hidden, and the relentless pursuit to bring him to justice, offering an in-depth look into one of the most infamous manhunts in history.
Cast and characters
Main
- Russell Crowe as Dorian Kane, the mass murderer who killed over 50 men and women.
- Charlie Hunnam as undisclosed role.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Don't Step On The Yard!" | Unknown | Leo Bennett | December 1, 2024 |
| 2 | 2 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 3 | 3 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 4 | 4 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 5 | 5 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 6 | 6 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 7 | 7 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 8 | 8 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 9 | 9 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
| 10 | 10 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 1, 2024 |
Monster: The Dorian Kane Story will consist of 10 episodes. Freddie Goodwin is set to direct a few episodes whilst Leo Bennett is set to write all ten episodes alongside other writers. A episode is set to be titled "Kill oBe Killed or Kill"
Production
Development
In August 2019, insiders confirmed that a television series focusing on individuals who had committed "serious crimes" was in development by Freddie Goodwin and an unnamed second collaborator. By December of that year, it was revealed that Goodwin had also started a production company aimed at helping aspiring filmmakers develop television series. Throughout 2020, the series' development gained momentum as additional writers joined the project to assist in crafting the screenplays, marking a significant phase in the production process.
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, Freddie Goodwin and his collaborator, Bennett, utilized video calling services to continue the writing process for the series. By June of that year, the team returned to the office, and development had reached a stage of near completion. However, Goodwin expressed concerns that the series' quality was not "good enough for [Netflix] standards," prompting further revisions and refinements to meet the platform’s expectations.
Mob Productions revealed that the series was primarily funded by their own resources, as Netflix provided limited budgetary support. The production company emphasized that the series would delve into the systemic failures that allowed Dorian Kane to evade capture for over a decade. While the casting for Kane had not been confirmed during the early stages of development, Freddie Goodwin assured that the "casting process" was actively underway. Following the casting of Crowe in 2022 to portray Kane, the design and screenplays were finalized, marking the series' progression toward production completion.
Casting
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In early 2022, it was announced that Russel Crowe had been cast as Dorian Kane. Crowe was stated to have been one of the toughest choices to cast as they wanted a actor who both can be scary and caring, and be able to switch between the two insanely easily. Charlie Hunnam had joinde the cast in a unannounced role.
Filming
Principal photography began on June 10, 2022, at Mob Productions' main studios in the United States and across New York City. Unlike some sets, the set of Monster: The Dorian Kane Story included therapists and mental health professionals. Filming lasted until September 2022, whilst reshoots occured until May 2023.
Post-production
Marketing
Release
Reception
Critical response
See also
- Monster, TV Series article
Notes
References
External links
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