Cooper Koch received his first Emmy nomination for his portrayal of convicted killer Erik Menendez in the Netflix series "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." The nomination marks a milestone in Koch's career, with the actor expressing mixed emotions, including being "devastated" over the Emmy snubs of two of his co-stars from the same series. Notably, three of the four main cast members of the show received Emmy nominations, with the only Latino cast member being excluded. Lyle Menendez, the brother of Erik Menendez, personally called Koch to congratulate him on the nomination, describing the gesture as "very, very sweet." The series, created by Ryan Murphy, has garnered attention for its performances and impact, with Koch noting its effect on events unfolding in real time.