Actor Charlie Hunnam adopted kittens while filming “Monster” as a way to cope with the emotionally demanding role of serial killer Ed Gein. He also discussed his preparation for the part and what initially frightened him about taking it on.
Hunnam, who has received an Emmy nomination for his performance in “Monster,” revealed he found solace in adopting kittens during production. The actor explained this was a method to decompress from immersing himself in what he described as the “darkest realm” of portraying Ed Gein.
The role required significant mental and physical preparation for Hunnam, who detailed the extensive work involved in embodying the serial killer. He also shared that initially, it was the sheer weight of the character—and the darkness surrounding him—that caused him fear about accepting the part.
Hunnam’s approach to preparing for “Monster” clearly involved a deep dive into a disturbing subject matter, and he proactively sought ways to balance the intensity with positive outlets like caring for the adopted kittens.
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