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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Niecy Nash-Betts says 2 producers discussed her weight in front of her face during audition: 'Guys, she can hear you'
Even before she was an Emmy-winning actress, Grotesquerie star Niecy Nash-Betts had no problem standing up for herself during auditions. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter as part of its drama actress roundtable, Nash-Betts recalled a very uncomfortable moment during an audition years ago when producers started talking about her body as though she wasn't standing right in front of them. "I auditioned for something early in my career, and the two producers looked at each other and said, 'She's got a cute face. You think she can lose weight?' And I was like, 'Guys, she can hear you. She is here. And, no, she can't. Now are y'all going to give me the job?'' Though Nash-Betts didn't reveal the name of the project, she said she did end up landing the role: "I don't even know if I was the best one, but they probably felt so embarrassed." Even better, she did not have to lose any weight to get the part. In fact, Nash-Betts recalled, "I went home and ate a cookie." The 55-year-old Nash-Betts, who married singer Jessica Betts in 2020, also discussed how surprised she was to be asked to do nude scenes later in her career. "When I turned 45, it was like, 'And now we want you to be naked.' You waited until now? I was fine to play the part, but the days that you have to film intimate scenes, it's stressful." After winning an Emmy in 2024 for Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Nash-Betts — who broke through in 2003 for her performance as Deputy Raineesha Williams on the comedy Reno 911! — has seen her career go in a more dramatic direction. "I literally just called my team and said, 'I think people forgot I'm funny,'" said the actress, who will next star alongside Naomi Watts and Kim Kardashian in Ryan Murphy's legal drama, All's Fair. "Every role I get, I'm crying. I'm falling out. I'm perturbed. I'm a funny girl too, so I'm out here in the streets trying to remind people." Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Netflix's 'Monster' Season 3 Digs Into Ed Gein's Horrors After Dahmer, Menendez Brothers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Netflix's Monster anthology series will return with a third installment that dives into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin murderer whose gruesome legacy shaped modern horror. Following the success of Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan will continue their exploration of America's most chilling criminal minds with Monster: The Original Monster, casting Charlie Hunnam as Gein. The new season will not only revisit Gein's crimes but also explore how his story has influenced generations of filmmakers and pop culture, according to TV Insider. Who Is Ed Gein? Gein, one of America's most infamous killers, was born in 1906 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was raised on a secluded farm in Plainfield by an alcoholic father and a deeply religious mother who instilled in him the belief that women and sexuality were immoral, according to Following the deaths of his father, brother, and mother between 1940 and 1945, Gein became reclusive, remaining alone on the family farm, reported According to Gein's crimes and his background inspired the creation of Norman Bates in Psycho, Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs. Ed Gein is seen at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Madison on November 19, 1957, for questioning in connection with the slaying of a Plainfield widow. Ed Gein is seen at the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Madison on November 19, 1957, for questioning in connection with the slaying of a Plainfield widow. Edward Kitch/AP Photos What Did Ed Gein Do to His Victims? Gein's criminal actions came to light in 1957 when authorities found the body of Bernice Worden, a missing store clerk, in his farmhouse—decapitated and gutted. Inside, police discovered an array of human remains including skulls, organs, and skin-made items such as lampshades, chairs and a suit. Gein admitted to digging up the graves of recently buried women who, he said, resembled his mother, according to Despite the shocking volume of remains found, Gein was only legally linked to two murders—Worden and Mary Hogan. Declared mentally unfit to stand trial, he was committed to the Mendota Mental Health Institute. In 1968, he was found guilty by reason of insanity and spent the rest of his life institutionalized, dying of cancer in 1984. He was 77 years old. What to Know About Netflix's Monster Season 3 on Ed Gein Season 3 of Monster, officially titled Monster: The Original Monster, will shift focus to Gein, continuing the anthology format started by Murphy and Brennan. Hunnam will portray Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock, and Olivia Williams as Alma Hitchcock. The show aims to not only recount Gein's crimes but also address his lasting imprint on horror media. The inclusion of characters like Hitchcock, film director of notorious movies including Psycho, could mean that the third season of Monster will touch on broader thematic examination of Gein's influence on Hollywood, TV Insider reported. The Monster series is currently the third-most popular Netflix English language series, according to Netflix's Tudum. The site reported that the first season focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer "reached 1 billion hours of viewing in its first 60 days, making it one of only four series to achieve this milestone." Actor Charlie Hunnam is seen in Los Angeles in August 2011. Actor Charlie Hunnam is seen in Los Angeles in August 2011. Chris Pizzello/AP Photos When Will Netflix's Ed Gein Monster Season 3 Come Out? An exact premiere date has not yet been announced, but Netflix confirmed that filming began in November 2024 in Chicago. Both previous seasons—focusing on Dahmer and the Menendez brothers—debuted in September, suggesting a similar timeline is likely for the Gein-focused season. Given the previous release schedule and current production status, viewers may expect a release sometime in the latter half of 2025. What People are Saying A Reddit user named u/billybumbler posted on May 5: "If I remember correctly, its rumored he probably killed his brother as well. There was a fire on the family farm where his brother had died while trying to put it out along side Ed. Its believed Ed started the fire so trick his brother and then killed him with a blow to the head of some sort. His brother did not fall in line with their mother's extremely religious views, and that caused some anger." A Reddit user named u/Crunchyfrozenoj posted on May 4: "They're currently making a series on him. Charlie Hunnam (who is objectively hot) is playing him. Get ready for the fan girls." A Reddit user named u/Catdaddy84 posted in September: "Very interesting choice, I just watched a documentary about this case. Charlie is very different from Ed but I'm sure they'll make it work."
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ed Gein documentary out today promises 'never-before-heard' details ahead of new Netflix Monsters
It is a must-watch for fans of Netflix's Monsters series Netflix enthusiasts have been on tenterhooks for months as they await updates on the much-anticipated third season of the crime drama series Monsters. The show, co-created by Ryan Murphy, has so far delved into the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers, with the notorious 'body snatcher' Ed Gein set to be the next criminal profiled. The anthology series has been smashing records with each new season. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story raked in a staggering one billion viewing hours within its first 60 days, while the second instalment, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, quickly became one of Netflix's most viewed shows of the year. The series even had real-world repercussions, with the actual Menendez Brothers expressing their gratitude for the show. In an interview with TMZ, they revealed: "Once you bring a spotlight on it, the bullying and the trauma tends to find healing or find recourse and so I feel like shining a light on it now Ryan Murphy did his project ended up doing that and so in that way I think we are grateful." Filming for the upcoming third series, titled The Original Monster, kicked off in November, featuring Charlie Hunman of Sons of Anarchy fame as Ed Gein. While an official release date is yet to be confirmed, it's anticipated to hit screens in late 2025, reports Surrey Live. While fans may have a bit of a wait on their hands, there's no shortage of documentaries exploring the crimes of Ed Gein. In fact, a brand new documentary has just been released, promising to recount the killer's story in a way never seen before. Psycho: The Lost Tales of Ed Gein is an MGM+ original series released today (May 1). The official synopsis reveals: "This MGM+ original docuseries follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein whose crimes inspired such iconic films as Psycho and The Silence of the Lambs. "With new reveals and never-before-heard recordings, viewers will be transported to late-1950s Middle America and submerged in Gein's perverse mind. "The series explores Gein's upbringing and twisted relationship with his mother, his early grave robbing and murders, and the police's discovery of his terrifying house of horrors." Who was Ed Gein? Edward Theodore Gein was born in 1906 in Wisconsin. He was a murderer and suspected serial killer known for his macabre collection of body parts which he crafted into masks, clothing and household items. Among his gruesome collection was a bowl made from a skull and a lampshade made from human skin. He even confessed to wanting to create a wearable woman suit out of skin. Upon investigation, police discovered that Gein had robbed graves to collect the remains. He confessed to two murders but was only ever convicted of one due to being deemed unfit to stand trial by reason of insanity. However, authorities suspect he killed many more. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Gein spent the rest of his life in a psychiatric institution until his death at the age of 77 in 1984 from complications of lung cancer. He has been credited as the muse for several iconic horror film characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs.
Buzz Feed
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
22 Actors Who Played ~Controversial~ People In Movies Or TV Shows
With so many wild stories today, many end up as the inspiration for plotlines in TV shows and movies. Often inspired by true crime or real-life scandals, actors are challenged to bring these infamous people to life onscreen — appearances included. Dave Franco recently addressed comparisons between him and Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. "I have never received more texts in my life about anything," he said. "Anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it." While many fans have already cast Franco to play Mangione if a movie or series gets developed, there have been no official offers yet. Until then, here's a look at some of the most ~controversial~ characters actors have played over the years, also inspired by real-life people: 1. To start, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch as Lyle and Erik Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story: And here are the real Menendez brothers: 2. Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos in Monster: And here's the real Aileen Wuornos: 3. Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: And here's the real Jeffrey Dahmer: 4. Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout: And here's the real Elizabeth Holmes: 5. Zac Efron as Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile: And here's the real Ted Bundy: 6. Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story: And here's the real O.J. Simpson: 7. Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act: And here's the real Gypsy Rose Blanchard: 8. Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice: And here's the real Donald Trump: 9. Julia Garner as Anna Delvey in Inventing Anna: And here's the real Anna Sorokin aka Anna Delvey: 10. Cameron Britton as Edmund Kemper Mindhunter: And here's the real Edmund Kemper: 11. Kathy Bates as Delphine LaLaurie in American Horror Story: Coven: And here's the real Delphine LaLaurie: 12. Taylor Kitsch as David Koresh in Waco: And here's the real David Koresh: And here's the real Griselda Blanco: IanDagnall Computing / Alamy Stock Photo 14. Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street: Paramount / ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Jordan Belfort: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images 15. Christina Ricci as Lizzie Borden in Lizzie Borden Took an Ax and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles: Chris Reardon / © Lifetime Television / Courtesy Everett Collection, Chris Reardon / © Lifetime / Courtesy Everett Collection And here's the real Lizzie Borden: IanDagnall Computing / Alamy Stock Photo 16. Clive Owen as Bill Clinton in Impeachment: American Crime Story: Tina Thorpe / © FX / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Bill Clinton: David Hume Kennerly / Getty Images 17. Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez in American Sports Story: Michael Parmelee / © FX / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Aaron Hernandez: John Blanding / The Boston Globe via Getty Images 18. Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter in The Girl from Plainville: Steve Dietl / © Hulu / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Michelle Carter: FAITH NINIVAGGI / MediaNews Group / Boston Herald via Getty Images 19. Wagner Moura as Pablo Escobar in Narcos: Daniel Daza / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Pablo Escobar: Eric Vandeville / Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images 20. Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in I, Tonya: © A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Tonya Harding: Focus On Sport / Getty Images 21. Ross Lynch as Jeffrey Dahmer in My Friend Dahmer: © FilmRise / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Jeffrey Dahmer: Eugene Garcia / AFP via Getty Images 22. And finally, Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can © DreamWorks / Courtesy Everett Collection Powered By And here's the real Frank Abagnale Jr.: Najlah Feanny / Corbis via Getty Images Which of these actors had the best performance? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Squid Game season three will hit Netflix on June 27
Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products. You won't have to wait too much longer to find out how the story of Squid Game wraps up. Only a month after the second season premiered, Netflix has revealed that the final episodes of its biggest non-English language series ever will arrive on June 27. That's a remarkably short window, especially considering that there was a gap of over three years between the first and second seasons. As was the case the last time around, the third season will pick up right where the previous one ended (no spoilers here, but season two ended on a cliffhanger). Meanwhile, Netflix has revealed that season two of Squid Game is already its third most-downloaded series of all time, behind the first season in top spot and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Netflix announced the Squid Game season three release date as part of an expansive look at its 2025 film and TV slate. On the movie side, there's another Knives Out murder mystery to look forward to in the fall, as well as Guillermo del Toro's take on Frankenstein this November. As for Netflix's shows, the animated adaptation of Devil May Cry will debut on April 3. The company reaffirmed that the next seasons of Black Mirror, Wednesday, The Witcher and Stranger Things will arrive this year, but no dates have been confirmed for those as yet. To speculate for a moment, a fall premiere date for Stranger Things season five seems likely. Both that and Squid Game are among the company's franchises and putting some distance between their final installments makes sense.
