Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix has its official release date of October 3rd, 2025!
The highly anticipated third season of the anthology series Monster is almost here. It is an understatement to say fans are beyond ready for it.
Within the same month as the release of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, it was revealed the third installment would focus on serial killer Ed Gein. Furthermore, Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam will be heading up the project as the serial killer himself.
Monster: Charlie Hunnam?
The announcement of the blonde beefcake created a mix of reactions from fans, ranging from confusion to outrage. How could such a heart throb from the United Kingdom transform into the 51 year old, corn fed “Butcher of Plainfield”? Time would soon tell as pictures from the set slowly revealed the actor’s transformation.
Hunnam is know for his ruggedly handsome and muscular appearance. To portray Gein, Hunnam had to shave clean and comb over his hair, styling it into a 1950s appropriate style. Moreover, he also had to shed some of his signature brawn. Yet apparently not nearly enough of his muscles were reduced. Hunnam’s arms are still seen protruding at the deltoids and triceps in the latest promo pic, where he is hurling a chainsaw effortlessly over his head.
What We Know So Far
We don’t know much about the third installment of Monster. What we do know is that it will focus on serial killer Ed Gein, and Charlike Hunnam has claimed the role of “The Plainfield Ghoul.”
Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne, Scream 2) will be playing Gein’s mother, Augusta Gein. Adeline Watkins, Gein’s long time girlfriend, will be portrayed by Suzanna Son (Fear Street: Prom Queen.) Also, Tom Hollander (Pirates of the Caribbean films) will be portraying Alfred Hitchcock.
The series will focus on Gein’s isolated upbringing, his unhealthy fixation on his mother, and the influence his crimes left on our culture.
The eight episodes will be released together on October 3rd on Netflix. The episode titles are; Buxom Bird, Green, Ham Radio, Ice, Mother, Sick as Your Secrets, The Babysitter, and The Godfather.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
While not officially announced by Netflix, it is strongly believed the next installment of Monster will be focusing on Lizzie Borden. Variety and Deadline have confirmed the subject of the next installment will be focusing on the Fall River, Massachusetts daughter who allegedly killed her father and step mother with an axe.
Production is expected to begin this fall. Ella Beatty has been cast as Lizzie Borden. Rebecca Hall (The Night House) will play Lizzie’s step mother Abby Borden. Lastly, Vicky Krieps (Old) will portray the Borden’s family maid, Bridget Sullivan. As for Andrew Borden, Lizzie’s father, word is Charlie Hunnam will be portraying the role!
