Fresh off the monumental success of Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, prolific producer Ryan Murphy is delving back into the darkest corners of American crime for the next instalment of his gripping Monsters anthology.
In an exclusive revelation, The Independent has learned that Murphy has secured Charlie Hunnam, the British actor famed for his role in Sons of Anarchy, to portray the deeply disturbed and iconic killer, Ed Gein.
Gein, the 'Butcher of Plainfield', is one of criminal history's most infamous and influential figures. His gruesome crimes, which involved exhuming corpses from local graveyards to create a 'woman suit' in a twisted tribute to his deceased mother, sent shockwaves through 1950s America and directly inspired the creation of classic horror villains like Norman Bates in Psycho and Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
This casting continues Murphy's successful partnership with Netflix. The first season, starring Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer, became a staggering global phenomenon upon its 2022 release. It dominated the Netflix charts for weeks, racking up over 1 billion viewing hours and becoming one of the platform's most-watched series ever, despite sparking intense debate for its graphic portrayal of real-life tragedy.
Hunnam, known for his rugged roles in Pacific Rim and The Gentlemen, is a captivating choice to embody the complex and unsettling character of Gein. This project marks a significant reunion for the actor and Murphy, who previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed FX series Sons of Anarchy.
With production details still under wraps, the industry is buzzing with anticipation. Murphy's signature style, which blends visceral horror with deep psychological drama, promises a chilling and unforgettable exploration of the man whose macabre actions forever changed the landscape of horror.
