Strictly Business Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Charlie Hunnam Transformed into a ‘Monster’ for Netflix; Showbiz News Reverb From the Variety Archives
Oct 2, 2025
Daniel D'Addario, Senior correspondent at Variety, dives into Charlie Hunnam's intriguing transformation for his role in 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story.' He discusses Hunnam's motivations for returning to acting, and how personal experiences shaped his ambitions. The conversation sheds light on the cultural significance of Ed Gein and the thematic explorations of the series. D'Addario also shares insights into Hunnam's candidness during their interview and his creative pursuits like writing and house flipping.
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Chance JD Sports Casting Moment
- Hunnam recounted a real-life chance encounter in a JD Sports that launched his acting career.
- A production manager saw him, asked if he'd thought about acting, and that meeting led to his first role.
Writing Became His Daily Craft
- Charlie Hunnam shifted majorly into writing during a long acting hiatus and treated it as a daily practice.
- His return to acting for Monster is one of the few on-camera roles he's taken this decade.
Protect Your Creative Timing
- Don't reveal creative work prematurely; protect your project's timing until it's ready.
- Hunnam refused to spill pilot details, saying writers 'sell no wine before it's time.'
