Laurie Metcalf Joins Netflix's Monster Season 3

Laurie Metcalf has joined the cast of Netflix's 'Monster' Season 3, portraying Augusta, the mother of infamous serial killer Ed Gein, played by Charlie Hunnam. Alongside Metcalf, Tom Hollander will take on the role of Alfred Hitchcock, and Olivia Williams will play Hitchcock's wife, Alma Reville. This season will explore Gein's gruesome crimes, including the murders of two women and the disturbing practice of exhuming corpses for personal items, which inspired films like 'Psycho'. The series continues to draw attention with its dramatizations of notorious criminals, having previously featured Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez brothers. Ryan Murphy, known for his prolific work in television, is the co-creator of 'Monster'. Metcalf's casting adds to her impressive legacy, marked by multiple Emmy Awards and notable film roles.