Monster 4 has created early excitement with what are generally called “first-look” images, but it is necessary to state clearly that no official first look has been given out by Netflix. The situation now comprises pictures from the set that have been circulated and unauthorized images that have led to talk about Sarah Paulson possibly getting a complete makeover, as the actress is said to be in the last phase of negotiation to play Aileen Wuornos. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThese pictures have not been acknowledged or supported by the streaming service or the film crew. Thus, Monster 4 is in a very curious position regarding public interest. In spite of the gossip on the internet that these visuals are a first look, they are still speculative and unverified, and have just come in with the news that the main storyline of the season will deal with the Lizzie Borden murders.If Paulson's involvement is confirmed, it will not be just a matter of the season’s theme, as her character will be incorporated into the season’s overall thematic exploration rather than being treated as a character actor with a confirmed presence.Confirmed focus of Monster 4Monster 4 is largely based on the notorious Lizzie Borden murders. Ella Beatty has been officially cast as Lizzie Borden, thereby making her the season's heroine. The story is based on the axe murders of Andrew and Abigail “Abby” Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892, which is one of the most controversial and hotly contested cases in American true crime history.The fourth season of Monster is a significant transition in the format of the anthology series. Unlike past seasons that concentrated almost completely on a single person, this one has broadened the thematic direction. Nevertheless, the Lizzie Borden case is a narrative of its own on which the whole season centers.Sarah Paulson and Aileen Wuornos View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe news coming from these news agencies, such as TVLine, ScreenRant, and Yahoo Entertainment, is that for Monster 4, the final round of negotiations or the acquisition of a portion of the role is with Sarah Paulson for the role of the character Aileen Wuornos. The news regarding the casting has not been officially announced by Netflix.The pictures that are available on the internet are of the set and captured during the production, and they have not been taken as promotional material.If the deal goes through, Paulson's depiction of Wuornos would be part of the thematic development of Monster 4, which is to portray the infamous female murderers, but not as a primary plot of the season.Thematic expansion in Monster 4Monster 4 broadens the anthology's horizon by not just focusing on a single murder case but still retaining its independent structure. The new season is said to spotlight various women involved in notorious crimes through thematic links rather than chronological storytelling.In this way, Monster 4 can tackle various time periods, cases, and societal views on crime, but still center the season on the Lizzie Borden case. The addition of the case of Aileen Wuornos will be a matter of thematic intent, not a change of focus for season 4.Casting updatesFour main roles for the new Monster 4 movie have been presented:Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden (the lead role confirmed)Rebecca Hall is playing Abby BordenVicky Krieps as the maid of the Borden family, Bridget SullivanBillie Lourd is taking the role of Emma BordenThe character is played by the talented actress Jessica BardenCharlie Hunnam's involvement has been confirmed for the role of Andrew Borden, Lizzie's father, although it has not been officially agreed upon or announced.The casting calls for Monster 4 have revealed an ensemble-based format to this story, as it is made clear that this season is not centered on one individual.Ryan Murphy’s role in Monster 4Ryan Murphy is still on board as the executive producer for Monster 4, so there will be a creative connection with the earlier seasons. If he stays, the series will treat the dramatized true crime in the same way as before, calmly, cautiously, and based on historical facts instead of being sensational.Monster 4 seems to adopt the same production philosophy of being truthful to the time and scene.Monster 4 production status and release timelineAs of now, there is no statement from Netflix in terms of the release date, number of episodes, or the entire description of the series Monster 4. The production of the series is still in progress, and there is very little information available about it.This follows a pattern of the kind of rollout that Netflix normally does for this anthology series, in which the studio will usually hold off until later in production for announced details.How Monster 4 is different from the previous seasonsMonster 4 is a new step in the evolution of the franchise in terms of structure. The previous seasons were built around a single criminal case, and the updates of these new seasons were very few. Season 4, on the other hand, is taking a large view by looking at multiple people connected by theme while also grounding the narrative in the Lizzie Borden murders.Thus, the change allows Monster 4 to show how different generations responded to crime while still being true to its original concept.What the possible participation of Paulson meansOnce it is set, the participation of Sarah Paulson would certainly indicate the anthology's absolute enthusiasm for the difficult figures in history who are represented with authenticated documentation.In that case, her performance would be together with others and would not be able to define the plot of the season.Hence, the Lizzie Borden Murders shall be central in season four of Monster, and the character of Ella Beatty shall be featured prominently in this season. There are reports that Sarah Paulson is on the point of securing her involvement as ‘Aileen Wuornos’, but her involvement has not been announced as of now.The negotiations with Charlie Hunnam are still underway, the shooting of the episodes has just begun, and the official release date and the overall number of episodes are unknown. Hence, keep following SoapCentral for first-hand updates about Monster 4.Also read: Monster 4 has already begun production, Charlie Hunnam to return in a new role, details revealed