Charlie Hunnam looked unrecognizable as he transformed into serial killer Ed Gein for Ryan Murphy‘s new show.
In the third season of the Netflix anthology series Monster, the 44-year-old actor will portray the notorious serial killer and body snatcher after the first two seasons faced widespread backlash.
While on set of the production in Los Angeles, Hunnam transformed into Gein as he went for a clean shaven appearance.
He appeared strikingly different from his usual and distinctive facial hair, as he sported a comb over hairstyle reminiscent of the infamous killer’s look.
While portraying the murderer, Hunnam was seen chatting with a police officer on set in his ’50s inspired garb.
Charlie Hunnam looked unrecognizable as he transformed into serial killer Ed Gein for Ryan Murphy’s new show
In the third season of the Netflix anthology series Monster, the 44-year-old actor will portray the notorious serial killer and body snatcher after the first two seasons faced widespread backlash. While on set of the production in Los Angeles, Hunnam transformed into Gein as he went for a clean shaven appearance
The Sons of Anarchy star donned a brown and muted green, striped button-down, which he layered with a red, plaid worker’s jacket.
He donned brown, straight-leg trousers and a pair of distressed leather, lace-up boots.
He was on set alongside his co-star, Vicky Krieps — who donned a bright yellow dress with a blonde wig while on set.
The Luxembourgish-German actress donned taupe-colored running sneakers and black, fingerless gloves.
As she arrived on set, she had red paint on her cheek.
After putting on her wig, she was seen walking around on set with her robe, a takeout container and her tote bag.
At one point, she was seen strolling around with the hood of her long, maxi dress over her head.
In between scenes, she was seen chatting with the cast and crew. She was in bright spirits as they played around on set.
He appeared strikingly different from his usual and distinctive facial hair; pictured September in Malibu
He sported a comb over hairstyle reminiscent of the infamous killer’s look
While portraying the murderer, Hunnam was seen chatting with a police officer on set in his ’50s inspired garb. The Sons of Anarchy star donned a brown and muted green, striped button-down, which he layered with a red, plaid worker’s jacket
He donned brown, straight-leg trousers and a pair of distressed leather, lace-up boots
He looked unrecognizable after undergoing the transformation for the chilling role of the infamous killer
Unlike the role he was playing, Hunnam had a big smile on his face as he interacted with the cast and crew on the set when the cameras weren’t rolling. He appeared to be in bright spirits while chatting with an officer
While on set, he was friendly as he shook hands with people working on set and conversed with them
The Sons of Anarchy star was seen strolling around on set. He kept his hands coolly in his pockets on the streets of Los Angeles where they were filming
His thick hair as well as facial scruff were trimmed for the role
He looked just like Gein with his hair in a gelled-down comb over
Gein was a notorious American murderer and body snatcher who exhumed corpses.
He would use the remains of his victims to create disturbing items, including furniture and clothing, leading to his arrest in 1957.
Gein was nicknamed the Butcher of Plainfield and committed his crimes in the city of Wisconsin near his hometown where he grew up.
The serial killer later died from lung cancer at age 77 on July 26, 1984 in a psychiatric hospital, where he had been held for nearly three decades since he was convicted.
Murphy announced Hunnam’s casting in the third season of the Monster anthology series back in September while promoting Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
He was on set alongside his co-star, Vicky Krieps — who donned a bright yellow dress with a blonde wig while on set
The Luxembourgish-German actress donned taupe-colored running sneakers and black, fingerless gloves. As she arrived on set, she had red paint on her cheek
After putting on her wig, she was seen walking around on set with her robe, a takeout container and her tote bag
At one point, she was seen strolling around with the hood of her long, maxi dress over her head
In between scenes, she was seen chatting with the cast and crew. She was in bright spirits as they played around on set
The second season was preceded by the first, which starred Evan Peters and was titled DAHMER: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
The upcoming season will also star Tom Hollander, Laurie Metcalf and Olivia Williams.
Carl Franklin, who worked on both the first and second seasons of Monster, will be returning to direct this season.
Murphy and Ian Brennan will remain executive producers.
Filming kicked off last month and will continue for several months before the expected wrap date of March 31, 2025.
As production is still ongoing, a release date for the third season of Monster has not yet been confirmed.
