The second season ofMonsterhas just been released, but the third installment is already gearing up to be a thrilling ride. According toVariety,Laurie Metcalf,Tom HollanderandOlivia Williamshave been cast in upcoming episodes of the successful anthology drama. Metcalf will portray Ed Gein’s (Charlie Hunnam) mother, Augusta, while Hollander will step into the role ofAlfred Hitchcock. When it comes toOlivia Williams, the performer will portrayAlma Reville, Hitchcock’s wife. The stage has been set for the new cast members ofMonsterto continue to demonstrate whyNetflixis excited to continue producing seasons of this show.
Monsterfollows popular criminal cases from across the history of the United States. The first season was centered aroundEvan Peters' performance asJeffrey Dahmer, while the recent second installment brought the spotlight to the violent crimes of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The upcoming third season will be focused around Ed Gein.The murderer based in Wisconsin remained in the consciousness of the publicbecause he used to take personal belongings from the graves of strangers. He also confessed to the murder of two women, Mary Hogan and Bernice Worden. Netflix is getting ready to depict these atrocities on the screen.
Monsterwas created for television byRyan MurphyandIan Brennan. Murphy can’t take a break from producing popular television projects. The executive has also been working onAmerican Horror Storyand its spin-offs, as well as titles such asThe Watcher. While previous installments ofMonsterhave been heavily criticized, the series gains impressive viewership numbers, which is why the streaming platform can’t get enough of what Murphy and Brennan bring to the table. The story of Ed Gein will make its way to television before viewers even realize it.
The New Cast Members of ‘Monster’
The new additions to the third season ofMonsterare ready to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with their upcoming performances. Laurie Metcalf was recently seen as Angela Russo inSomewhere in Queens. The drama turned out to beRay Romano’s directorial debut. Hollander appeared as Quentin in the second season ofThe White Lotus, the acclaimedHBOanthology drama that follows different luxurious resorts from around the world where bad things happen. Their talents will be combined with what Charlie Hunnam creates for his performance as Ed Gein.
A release date for the third season ofMonsterhasn’t been set by Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
