Netflix’s Monster series is gearing up for a third season, and Ryan Murphy has already announced both the next notorious killer and the actor set to portray him.
Following the staggering success of its first season, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story—which garnered over a billion viewing hours in just 91 days—Netflix is doubling down on the anthology’s dark, true-crime format. Season 1 quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched English-language series, only behind Wednesday and Stranger Things season 4. This accomplishment further cemented Ryan Murphy’s mastery in the horror genre, a realm he’s dominated with projects like American Horror Story.
Now, Murphy is continuing the anthology format with a second season focused on the infamous Menéndez brothers, Lyle and Erik, set to release on September 19, 2024, and starring Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny. However, before season 2 even hits screens, Netflix has announced plans for season 3—along with the lead actor who will take on the next chilling role.
The Next Monster: Ed Gein
According to Deadline, Monster season 3 will dive into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Charlie Hunnam, best known for his role as Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy, has been cast as Gein. Hunnam’s career spans a variety of roles in both film and television, including performances in Pacific Rim, The Lost City of Z, and The Gentlemen. More recently, he’s made appearances on streaming platforms, starring in Shantaram on Apple TV+ and the upcoming Criminal on Amazon Prime Video.
Ed Gein’s story has long been a source of fascination for filmmakers and audiences alike. His gruesome crimes have inspired some of the most iconic horror films in history, including Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Maniac, The Silence of the Lambs, and even American Psycho, where Christian Bale’s character famously references his admiration for Gein. Though less prominent, Gein’s influence can also be seen in TV shows like Scream and South Park.
Murphy himself has previously touched on Gein’s story in American Horror Story: Asylum and briefly in episode 8 of Dahmer. Now, with season 3 of Monster, Gein’s life and the horrors of his crimes will be explored in more detail than ever before.
What We Know So Far
While the casting of Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein has been confirmed, details about production and release dates for season 3 remain under wraps. Given that season 2 premieres in late 2024, fans can likely expect the third installment to arrive sometime in 2025 at the earliest.
Murphy’s Monster series continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of notorious real-life killers. As the anthology delves deeper into these dark figures, season 3 promises to add another layer of horror to an already chilling series.
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