Laurie Metcalf is about to play the mother of a Monster. The Emmy winner has signed on to play the mother of infamous killer Ed Gein in Season 3 of the Netflix true-crime anthology, TVLine has confirmed.

Ryan Murphy ’s Monster anthology series, which told the story of Jeffrey Dahmer in Season 1, and the Menendez Brothers in the recent second season, has expanded the cast list for Season 3. Last month

At the time of writing, the series is in pre-production, but filming is due to begin on October 25th, 2024. Shooting will predominantly take place in Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois. Filming is scheduled to end by March 31st, 2025.

As of today, he’ll also be joined by Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander, and Olivia Williams, who will play Gein’s mother, Alfred Hitchcock, and Hitchcock’s wife, Alma Reville, respectively (via Variety).

"Monster" Season 3 is going "Psycho." Variety reports that Emmy winner Laurie Metcalf, Emmy nominee Tom Hollander, and British Independent Film Awards winner Olivia Williams have joined the cast of the next installment of Netflix's massively popular true crime anthology drama series from creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.

The award-winning actor will play Augusta Gein, the Wisconsin serial killer's religious, domineering mother, in the third season of "Monster."

Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander and Olivia Williams will join Charlie Hunnam in the upcoming season of Monster. The third installment in the crime drama anthology series will dramatize the story of serial killer Ed Gein (Hunnam),

Ryan Murphy's Monster has spotlighted some of the most infamous true crime cases — and sparked backlash along the way. The first season debuted in 2022 and centered around Evan Peters' portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer.

The actor, also known for her roles in The Conners and Lady Bird, is among the new names announced for the next season – which will focus on the crimes of serial killer Ed Gein (played by Charlie Hunnam).