Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Charlie Hunnam's Haunting Transformation in Netflix's Monster

10/20/2025

38 5

Summary

Story summary

Charlie Hunnam (actor) is drawing attention for portraying Ed Gein in Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
Critics praise his transformation from the confident Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy to a haunting figure.
His underrated performance as Alan McMichael in Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak shows range beyond hero roles.
Hunnam will appear in the upcoming Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.

1 of 1

Story summary

Charlie Hunnam (actor) is drawing attention for portraying Ed Gein in Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
Critics praise his transformation from the confident Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy to a haunting figure.
His underrated performance as Alan McMichael in Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak shows range beyond hero roles.
Hunnam will appear in the upcoming Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.