Monster Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 5, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated May 5, 2025, 11:30 IST
Ryan Murphy's gripping true crime anthology series, Monster , is set to return for a chilling third season on Netflix, diving into the horrifying story of serial killer Ed Gein. Following the success of Season 1 (Jeffrey Dahmer) and Season 2 (The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), fans are eager for updates on Monster Season 3. Here's everything we know so far about the release date, cast, and plot details. Monster Season 3 Release Date Speculation
Netflix has confirmed that Monster Season 3, officially titled The Original Monster , is slated for release in 2025, as revealed in a January 2025 shareholder letter. While an exact date remains unannounced, speculation points to a late summer or fall 2025 premiere, possibly September, aligning with the series' previous release patterns. Filming began on October 31, 2024, suggesting post-production could wrap in time for a 2025 debut. Monster Season 3 Cast: Who's Starring?
The cast for Monster Season 3 is stacked with talent, led by Charlie Hunnam as the infamous Ed Gein, known as the 'Butcher of Plainfield.' Hunnam, recognized for his roles in Sons of Anarchy and Pacific Rim , is set to deliver a haunting performance. Joining him are: Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein, Ed's domineering mother, whose influence shaped his disturbed psyche.
as Augusta Gein, Ed's domineering mother, whose influence shaped his disturbed psyche. Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock, the iconic director whose film Psycho drew inspiration from Gein's crimes.
as Alfred Hitchcock, the iconic director whose film drew inspiration from Gein's crimes. Olivia Williams as Alma Reville, Hitchcock's wife and creative collaborator.
as Alma Reville, Hitchcock's wife and creative collaborator. Suzanna Son in an undisclosed role, adding fresh talent to the ensemble.
in an undisclosed role, adding fresh talent to the ensemble. Addison Rae, reportedly joining the cast, though her role remains unconfirmed. Monster Season 3 Potential Plot
Monster Season 3 is expected to explore the life and crimes of Ed Gein, a Wisconsin murderer and body snatcher whose gruesome acts in the 1950s inspired fictional killers like Norman Bates ( Psycho ), Buffalo Bill ( The Silence of the Lambs ), and Leatherface ( The Texas Chain Saw Massacre ). Known for murdering at least two people, desecrating graves, and crafting items from human remains, Gein's story is both horrific and complex.
While specific plot details are scarce, the series is likely to balance graphic depictions of Gein's atrocities with a nuanced look at his mental health and isolation, sparking discussions about the ethics of true crime dramatizations.
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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