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Actor Charlie Hunnam is known for his role as Jackson “Jax” Teller in the crime-drama seriesSons of Anarchy. Hunnam’s character in the series was known for his morally questionable actions. However, the actor has now signed on for a new role that will easily overshadow the infamy of hisSons of Anarchyrole.
According to reports, Hunnam is all set to play the role of a notorious real-life serial killed Ed Gein. The actor will appear as a fictionalized version of Gein in the third season of Netflix’s anthology crime-drama seriesMonster. Here is everything you need to know about Hunnam’s new role, and why it is more evil than Jax Teller.
Charlie Hunnam’sMonsterSeason 3 Role Will Put HisSons of AnarchyCharacter to Shame
ActorCharlie Hunnamplayed the role of Jackson “Jax” Teller in all seven seasons ofSons of Anarchy. In the series, Jax makes various morally questionable choices. He even goes as far as to take away his son from his mother, abandoning him and later causing the death of his adoptive parents.
Moreover, Jax also committed several crimes, including murders during the show’s run. However, Hunnam hasreportedlysigned on for a role that is easily more evil than his most famous character. The actor will portray the real-life suspected serial killer and body snatcher, Ed Gein in season 3 of Ryan Murphy’santhology seriesMonster.
Gein committed most of his crimes around his hometown of Plainfield, Wisconsin, and gained media attention after the discovery of keepsakes he had fashioned from some of his alleged victims. According toreports, Gein crafted several distributing artifacts from dead bodies, earning him the moniker of Butcher of Plainfield or the Plainfield Ghoul.
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He later confessed to killing two women, which eventually led to his trial. However, he was found legally insane and was remanded to a psychiatric institution. Gein’s heinous crimes are a level above the atrocities of Jax, which makes him an even more evil character than Hunnam’s turn as the infamous biker.
Fans Admit Charlie Hunnam Is Perfect For the Role of Ed Gein
The news of Charlie Hunnam’s casting in the role of Ed Gein quickly came to the attention of the actor’s fans on social media. Fans felt that Hunnam’s time onSons of Anarchymade him an ideal candidate for the role of Ed Gein in the upcoming season of theRyan Murphy-produced series.
Here is what fans had to say about Hunnam taking on the role of a notorious killer inMonsterseason 3 on X.
Very excited bro, Charlie Hunnam is underrated, and final season of Sons of Anarchy, oh most def he can pull of some dark roles.pic.twitter.com/dFotnOYyAd
He fits the role perfectly
I feel like he often ends up in like, cheesy roles. So i hope this role will be different, I look forward to it
He’s gonna kill his performance
Wow, that’s gonna be intense! Can’t wait to see Hunnam tackle such a wild role. 🍿
The tweets show that fans are excited to see Hunnam tackle such an intense and complex character based on a real person. Moreover, some fans felt that the role would revitalize the actor’s career after some underwhelming outings since the conclusion ofSons of Anarchy.
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Ultimately, the actor’s performance inSons of Anarchy, especially in its later seasons proved that he is extremely versatile. Furthermore, the later seasons saw his character’s story take a darker turn, which led to Hunnam delivering some of the best performances in his career, making his turn as Ed Gein an exciting prospect for his fans.
Sons of Anarchyis streaming on Hulu.
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
