Charlie Hunnam to play serial killer Ed in 'Monster 3'
It's confirmed! Charlie Hunnam is set to portray the notorious serial killer Ed Gein in the third season of Netflix's anthology series, Monster. The announcement was made by series co-creator Ryan Murphy during a promotional event for the show's second season in Los Angeles. The upcoming season will delve into the chilling story of Gein, whose gruesome crimes in the 1950s shocked the world.
Hunnam's role in 'Monster' Season 3
The announcement of Hunnam's role was unexpected and it remains unclear whether all deals for the new installment have been finalized. Meanwhile, Monster Season 2 is set to premiere on Thursday (September 19). The new season—which focuses on the Menendez brothers and the murder of their parents—stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch as Lyle and Erik Menendez, while Javier Bardem and Chloe Sevigny play their parents. The series is co-created by Murphy and Ian Brennan.
Gein's heinous crimes that inspired pop culture
Gein, also known as the Butcher of Plainfield or the Plainfield Ghoul, was a serial killer from Wisconsin. He gained notoriety in the 1950s when it was discovered that he had not only murdered multiple people, but also exhumed bodies from a nearby cemetery and used their remains to create household items and clothing. Gein's case later inspired several major pop culture characters, including Norman Bates in Psycho and Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs.
Hunnam's television and film career
Hunnam is best known for his role as Jackson "Jax" Teller in the popular FX outlaw biker drama Sons of Anarchy, which he played for seven seasons. He recently starred in the Apple series adaptation of the book Shantaram. His other TV credits include Undeclared and Queer as Folk, while his film credits include Pacific Rim, The Gentlemen, True History of the Kelly Gang, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, and The Lost City of Z.
'Monster' Season 1 received widespread acclaim
Monster originally debuted on Netflix in 2022. The first season, which focused on the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, received widespread acclaim, particularly for the performances of Evan Peters as Dahmer and Niecey Nash as Glenda Cleveland. Peters won a Golden Globe for the show, while Nash won an Emmy. The series currently ranks as the third most-watched show in Netflix history.
