Netflix is diving back into true crime with the next installment of Ryan Murphy’s hit anthology, Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Following the massive success of Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, this chilling new chapter explores the life and crimes of Ed Gein, one of America’s most infamous murderers whose disturbing acts inspired classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The limited series not only examines Gein’s twisted psychology but also gives voice to his victims, including Adelina Watkins, whose story plays a central role in the season. Featuring a gripping ensemble cast, Monster: The Ed Gein Story blends psychological horror with emotional depth, showcasing both the brutality of Gein’s crimes and the humanity of those affected.
Below, meet the talented actors who bring this unsettling story to life.
Charlie Hunnam, best known for his breakout role as Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy and his leading performances in Pacific Rim and The Gentlemen, transforms into the deeply disturbed Ed Gein.
Suzanna Son, who earned critical acclaim for her breakout role in Sean Baker’s Red Rocket, portrays Adelina Watkins, a fictionalized composite inspired by Gein’s real victims.
Oscar-nominated actress Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, The Crown, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris) embodies Bernice Worden, the store owner whose disappearance ultimately led to Gein’s capture.
Laurie Metcalf, a Tony and Emmy Award winner known for Roseanne, Lady Bird, and her work on Broadway, takes on the complex role of Augusta Gein, Ed’s controlling, fanatically religious mother.
