Brit Hollywood heartthrob unrecognisable as he transforms into serial killer Ed Gein for series – can you guess who?
CHARLIE Hunnam looked unrecognisable as he transformed into serial killer Ed Gein for a new series.
Brit Hollywood heartthrob Charlie, 44, is set to star as the notorious murderer and body snatcher in the third season of Netflix‘s anthology series Monster.
The project has faced much criticism for its previous installments but remains highly anticipated.
On location in Los Angeles, Charlie looked nearly unrecognisable as he adopted a clean-shaven look and a gelled-down comb-over hairstyle.
The actor was seen wearing a brown and green, striped button-down shirt layered with a red, plaid worker’s jacket.
He paired his get-up with brown straight-leg trousers and distressed leather lace-up boots.
On set, Charlie was photographed chatting with a police officer while dressed in his 1950s-inspired costume.
Unlike the chilling role he is playing, Charlie appeared cheerful and relaxed as he interacted with cast and crew between scenes.
Vicky Krieps, Charlie’s co-star, was also seen on set, wearing a bright yellow dress, a blonde wig, and taupe trainers.
The Monster anthology series first gained attention with Evan Peters starring as Jeffrey Dahmer in 2022’s debut season.
The upcoming third season will also feature Tom Hollander, Laurie Metcalf, and Olivia Williams in prominent roles.
Carl Franklin, who worked on the first two installments of Monster, is returning to direct.
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan will continue as executive producers for the series.
Filming began last month and is scheduled to continue until March 31, 2025.
No official release date has been confirmed for the third season of Monster.
Gein, the character Charlie is portraying, was a notorious American murderer and body snatcher.
Known as the “Butcher of Plainfield,” Gein exhumed corpses and used the remains to create disturbing items, including furniture and clothing.
Gein’s crimes led to his arrest in 1957, and he spent nearly 30 years in a psychiatric hospital before dying of lung cancer at age 77 on July 26, 1984.
Ryan announced Charlie’s casting in September while promoting Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.