{"id":91405,"date":"2026-09-18T02:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/?p=91405"},"modified":"2026-09-17T22:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:02:30","slug":"charlie-hunnam-monster-lizzie-borden-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/charlie-hunnam-monster-lizzie-borden-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlie Hunnam Returns to Netflix in &#8216;Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background:#f7fafc;padding:15px;border-left:4px solid #3b82f6;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Charlie Hunnam stars as Andrew Borden in Netflix&#8217;s &#8216;Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story&#8217;, released September 17, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The series is the fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan&#8217;s true-crime anthology.<\/li>\n<li>Hunnam has been in a long-term, private relationship with jewelry designer Morgana McNelis for nearly two decades.<\/li>\n<li>The couple resides on a California ranch to maintain a sustainable, low-profile lifestyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A New Chapter in the Monster Anthology<\/h2>\n<p>Charlie Hunnam has returned to the forefront of streaming television with his role in <em>Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story<\/em>, the fourth installment of the acclaimed anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/gallery\/monster-the-lizzie-borden-story-red-carpet-premiere-photos\/\">Deadline<\/a>, the series, which premiered on September 17, 2026, explores the infamous true-crime narrative of Lizzie Borden, featuring Ella Beatty in the titular role alongside Hunnam, Vicky Krieps, and Rebecca Hall.<\/p>\n<p>In this latest iteration, Hunnam portrays Andrew Borden, the father of the central character. The show depicts Andrew as a bitter and unkind figure who works as an undertaker, characterized by his collection of axes. This performance marks another collaboration with the Ryan Murphy universe, following Hunnam&#8217;s portrayal of serial killer Ed Gein in the previous season, as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/news\/ni66020124\/?ref_=nwc_art_perm\">IMDb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Balancing High-Profile Projects and Private Life<\/h2>\n<p>While Hunnam\u2019s professional career continues to garner significant attention, his personal life remains largely sequestered from the Hollywood spotlight. Hunnam has been in a long-term relationship with jewelry designer Morgana McNelis for nearly two decades. McNelis, the creative director of the jewelry brand Maison de Morgana, is known for her eclectic, daydreamer-inspired designs, as reported by Yahoo.<\/p>\n<p>The couple has maintained a notably private existence, often distancing themselves from the industry&#8217;s typical demands. In 2013, they purchased a ranch in California to live more sustainably, moving away from the epicenter of Hollywood. This commitment to privacy has often extended to their relationship status, which has been a subject of public curiosity. While Hunnam referred to McNelis as his &#8220;wife&#8221; during an interview in January 2026, the couple has never officially confirmed a marriage ceremony, with Hunnam previously distinguishing between the &#8220;official government sanction&#8221; of marriage and the romantic commitment he feels toward his partner.<\/p>\n<h2>Career Longevity and Professional Choices<\/h2>\n<p>Hunnam\u2019s career has evolved from early appearances in projects like <em>Green Street<\/em> and <em>Nicholas Nickleby<\/em> to his current focus on darker, psychologically complex roles within the true-crime genre. His decision-making process regarding projects often involves his partner, as seen in his past consideration of roles like Christian Grey in <em>Fifty Shades of Grey<\/em>\u2014a project he ultimately stepped down from, citing the intensity of the role. His current work in the <em>Monster<\/em> series highlights a continued interest in character-driven narratives that explore the darker facets of historical figures and American true-crime history.<\/p>\n<section class=\"related-articles azat-depth-followups\" style=\"margin:2rem 0;padding:1rem;background:#f7fafc;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;font-size:1.5rem;color:#333;\">Follow-up Questions<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n<li style=\"display:block;margin:.75rem 0;padding:.75rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<details style=\"display:block;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:revert;color:#c95a5a;font-weight:700;line-height:1.45;\">What is confirmed in this story?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin:.65rem 0 0 1.15rem;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#333;\">Charlie Hunnam Returns to Netflix in &#8216;Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story&#8217; Actor Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of Andrew Borden in the fourth season of Ryan Murphy\u2019s hit true-crime anthology series, released on Netflix this September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"display:block;margin:.75rem 0;padding:.75rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<details style=\"display:block;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style:revert;color:#c95a5a;font-weight:700;line-height:1.45;\">What should readers watch next?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin:.65rem 0 0 1.15rem;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#333;\">In this latest iteration, Hunnam portrays Andrew Borden, the father of the central character.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:.55rem 0 0 0;color:#333;\"><strong>What remains unclear:<\/strong> The available reporting does not yet fully settle the next step in the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"related-articles azat-depth-perspectives\" style=\"margin:2rem 0;padding:1rem;background:#f7fafc;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;font-size:1.5rem;color:#333;\">Perspectives<\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin:.75rem 0 1rem 0;padding:1rem;color:#333;font-weight:700;line-height:1.45;\">The Actor&#8217;s View vs The Partner&#8217;s Perspective<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;padding:1rem 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 .75rem;color:#333;font-weight:700;line-height:1.45;\">Story lens<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.9rem;align-items:stretch;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:.85rem .9rem;border-top:3px solid #8bb7e8;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 .45rem;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">The Actor&#8217;s View<\/div>\n<p>Hunnam frames his career choices through a lens of psychological depth, moving away from lighter, period-comedy roles toward the intense, dark narratives of the &#8216;Monster&#8217; anthology. By collaborating repeatedly with Ryan Murphy, he signals a professional preference for character-driven projects that explore complex, often controversial, historical figures<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:.85rem .9rem;border-top:3px solid #d6c78f;color:#333;line-height:1.65;\">\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 .45rem;font-weight:700;color:#333;\">The Partner&#8217;s Perspective<\/div>\n<p>Morgana McNelis maintains a distinct professional identity as the creative director of Maison de Morgana, intentionally separating her creative endeavors from the Hollywood entertainment industry. Her support for Hunnam\u2019s career, while simultaneously shielding their private life, suggests a mutual agreement to prioritize their shared ranch life over the public demands of fame<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actor Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of Andrew Borden in the fourth season of Ryan Murphy\u2019s hit true-crime anthology series, released on Netflix this September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":-1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAow5Nm1DA:productID":"","_azat_image_credit":"","_azat_image_creator":"","_azat_image_copyright":"","_azat_image_source_url":"","_azat_image_license_name":"","_azat_image_license_url":"","_azat_image_acquire_license_url":"","_azat_image_rights_status":"","_azat_image_caption":"","am_featured_image_credit":"","am_featured_image_creator":"","am_featured_image_copyright":"","am_featured_image_source_url":"https:\/\/static0.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/monster-lizzie-borden-story-ella-beatty.jpg?&fit=crop&w=1600&h=900","am_featured_image_license_name":"","am_featured_image_license_url":"","am_featured_image_acquire_license_url":"","am_featured_image_rights_status":"unknown","am_featured_image_caption":"","_azat_threads_post_url":"","_azat_threads_article_post_url":"","_azat_threads_image_post_url":"","_azat_threads_video_post_url":"","_azat_youtube_video_id":"","_azat_youtube_video_url":"","_azat_youtube_shorts_url":"","_azat_include_in_video_stream":true,"_azat_auto_publish_channels":"[\"x\",\"facebook\",\"instagram\",\"bluesky\",\"linkedin\",\"youtube\",\"tiktok\"]","azat_editorial_review_required":1,"azat_editorial_review_reasons":"[\"manual_review_no_context\"]","azat_editorial_validated_at":1789658661,"azat_cs_package_key":"charlie hunnam","footnotes":""},"categories":[1480],"tags":[17907,23455,4445],"class_list":["post-91405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-charlie-hunnam","tag-monster","tag-netflix"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/charlie-hunnam-lizzie-borden.jpg","_embedded":{"wp:featuredmedia":[{"id":-1,"source_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/charlie-hunnam-lizzie-borden.jpg","media_type":"image","mime_type":"image\/jpeg"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91405"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91405\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91456,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91405\/revisions\/91456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}