Charlie Hunnam Faces High-Stakes Drama in New Season of Monster
Charlie Hunnam embraces a challenging role in the latest season of “Monster.” Portraying Ed Gein, Hunnam undergoes a radical transformation. Showrunner Ian Brennan describes seeing Hunnam on set as breathtaking due to his complete embodiment of Gein.
High-Stakes Drama Unfolds
Filming took place outdoors in Central Illinois, under harsh weather conditions. Brennan notes the need for an intimacy coordinator due to the delicate content. One scene features Gein’s disturbing actions with a body, highlighted by unconventional details.
Unique Production Elements
Ryan Murphy, the producer, introduces creativity by incorporating accordion music in a controversial scene. Despite its uniqueness, the scene had no request for rewrites from Hunnam, who found it memorable.
- Location: Central Illinois
- Challenging conditions: Record cold
- Special roles: Intimacy coordinator, choreographer
Charlie Hunnam’s Approach
Hunnam visited Ed Gein’s unmarked grave in Wisconsin to bid farewell to the character. He reflects on maintaining a non-judgmental perspective during the portrayal, careful not to over-empathetic, yet recognizes personal biases might influence his performance.
Brennan considers the series a bold attempt at unprecedented storytelling. Despite initial concerns, Netflix provided no critique, indicating a successful reception.
