Charlie Hunnam in character as Ed Gein, as depicted on the poster for Monster's third seasonCharlie Hunnam has shared how his girlfriend’s advice helped him through his latest role as Ed Gein. The British actor depicts the notorious serial killer in the lead role of Netflix’s latest season of Monster, which has already faced plenty of controversy for its graphic depiction of Gein’s crimes while also becoming the platform’s most-watched show in the UK right now.