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Monster: The Original Monster is the third season of the American biographical true crime anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix. This season will focus on convicted murder and suspected serial killer Ed Gein (Charlie Hunnam).
Synopsis
[edit]The series will focus on convicted murder and suspected serial killer Ed Gein (Charlie Hunnam).[1][2]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein: A convicted murder and suspected serial killer
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein[3]
- Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock[3]
- Olivia Williams as Alma Reville[3]
Episodes
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On September 16, 2024, it was announced that the third season of Monster will focus on convicted murder and suspected serial killer Ed Gein.[4][5] On October 4, it was confirmed that the season would be titled The Original Monster, exploring Ed Gein's life as the first "celebrity serial killer" and examining how true crime evolved into a pop culture phenomenon.[6]
Casting
[edit]On September 16, 2024, it was announced that Charlie Hunnam had been cast to portray Gein.[4][5]
Release
[edit]See also
[edit]- Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, the first season of Monster.
References
[edit]- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 17, 2024). "'Monster' Season 3 Sets Charlie Hunnam to Star as Ed Gein". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ Nemetz, Dave (September 17, 2024). "Charlie Hunnam to Star in Monster Season 3 as Serial Killer Ed Gein". TVLine. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (October 15, 2024). "'Monster' Season 3 Casts Laurie Metcalf as Ed Gein's Mother, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock and Olivia Williams as Alma Reville (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 17, 2024). "'Monster' Season 3 Sets Charlie Hunnam to Star as Ed Gein". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Nemetz, Dave (September 17, 2024). "Charlie Hunnam to Star in Monster Season 3 as Serial Killer Ed Gein". TVLine. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (October 3, 2024). "Ryan Murphy Unveils the Title For 'Monster' Season 3, Explains Why He Chose Ed Gein". Collider. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
