Behind the Monster: Unpacking Charlie Hunnam's Descent into Ed Gein Charlie Hunnam's portrayal of Ed Gein in Ryan Murphy's Netflix limited series has earned him critical acclaim, including a first Emmy nomination.
His immersion in the mind of one of America's most notorious serial killers raises questions about the ethics of method acting and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
Hunnam's research into Gein's crimes sparked fear and doubt within him. The gruesome details of Ed Gein's actions, including the murder of the Plainfield hardware store owner, are indeed horrific.