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Hunnam's Monster Return: A Father's Dark Secret
23 Sep
Summary
- Charlie Hunnam reprises his role in the Monster anthology.
- He plays Andrew Borden, Lizzie Borden's complex father.
- Hunnam found creative freedom in playing a less-known figure.
Charlie Hunnam is back on the Monster anthology series, taking on the role of Andrew Borden in The Lizzie Borden Story. After previously portraying Ed Gein, Hunnam now embodies Lizzie Borden's father, a character depicted as having a difficult relationship with his daughter and possessing his own dark nature.
The creators of the Netflix series expressed a strong desire to collaborate with Hunnam again, finding his presence on set and his acting capabilities remarkable. They highlighted his talent in portraying contrasting characters, noting how he brought depth and sympathy to Andrew Borden, transforming a potentially stereotypical villain into a complex figure.
Hunnam himself welcomed the opportunity, stating that playing Andrew Borden offered more creative freedom due to the limited historical record of the character. This allowed him to invent aspects of the character, such as his voice, which he felt provided a fertile ground for performance unlike playing more documented historical figures.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is currently available on Netflix, offering viewers Hunnam's latest compelling performance in the acclaimed anthology.
