In front of the cameras since the age of 17, Evan Peters has established himself as one of the most talented actors of his generation. In cinema, as in television, he is not afraid to take risks. With austerity and complete abandon, he blends into the skin of more complex and demanding characters.
A recent example: Dahmer: The Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. For this 10-episode mini-series, he features one of the United States’ most dangerous serial killers. On the screen, he signs his most impressive composition. To delve deeper into the actor’s work, take a look at five of his performances you shouldn’t miss.
United States of America
Evan Peters’ name is never far from Ryan Murphy’s. They have worked together many times, but their most famous project is undoubtedly the American Horror Story series. It was he who exposed the actor to the general public.
He appears in every episode except seasons 9 and 11. However, his most notable work remains season 7’s Cult. He plays Kai Anderson, an extremist and conservative sociopath who wants one thing: chaos. But that’s not all.
In the continuation of the series, Evan Peters plays not one, but several roles at the same time. Thus, he interprets Charles Manson, Jim Jones, Marshall Applewhite, Andy Warhol, David Koresh and moreā¦. Jesus Christ.
Available on Disney+.
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To follow up on Ryan Murphy, the creator and Evan Peters worked together on one of the most beautiful series of recent years: Posture. Consisting of three seasons, it returns to the underground world of ball culture in 1980s New York.
The actor only appears in the first season and plays a supporting role, but it is enough to make an impression. This time he plays the role of a young father who has succeeded in everything but falls in love with a transgender prostitute played by India Moore.
Available on myCANAL.
Somali pirates

Throughout his career, Evan Peters often played real men. One is Jay Bahadur, a young journalist who became famous for his dangerous reporting with pirates in the Punt region of Somalia.
The actor, who once again appears physically unrecognizable, gives a great performance in the shoes of this reporter flirting with danger. He answers to Al Pacino and Melanie Griffith.
Available on Blu-Ray and DVD.
American animals

The story of American Animals, as crazy as it is, is also inspired by real events. In this film, Evan Peters plays an ordinary student who, along with his brother and two other accomplices, steals a valuable book from the university library.
If this character is not a serial killer, he will also go crazy and lose control of the situation. An exercise in which the actor excels. American Animals is a must because it avoids the codes of the classic heist movie. Must be seen to be believed.
Available on Prime Video.
MARE OF EASTTOWN

Of Evan Peters’ many quirky characters, his role as a detective in the Mare of Easttown series is certainly the closest to normality. Along with Kate Winslet, he plays a young police officer who investigates the murder of a teenage girl.
More sober than others, this character is no less interesting. It shows a different side of the actor, softer and more sensitive, especially when he tries to seduce his teammate, in vain.
The Easttown mare is an important step in Evan Peters’ journey. It was for this role that he won his first Emmy Award for Best Actor – for Second Dahmer? future will show.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.