The Netflix series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" features Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer. The main cast includes:
- Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein
- Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein (Ed's mother)
- Suzanna Son as Adeline Watkins
- Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock
- Vicky Krieps as Ilse Koch
- Olivia Williams as Alma Reville (Hitchcock's wife)
- Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden (Gein's last victim)
- Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins
- Addison Rae as Evelyn Hartley
- Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Schley
- Others in supporting roles related to Ed Gein's story and the film/horror inspirations surrounding it.
The series is based on the true story of Ed Gein, a 1950s Wisconsin serial killer whose crimes inspired famous horror films like "Psycho" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Charlie Hunnam lost nearly 30 pounds for this transformative role. The show explores not just Gein's life and crimes but also the cultural impact of his story as reflected in horror cinema.
