East of Eden is an upcoming limited television series from Zoe Kazan, starring Florence Pugh. It is adapted from John Steinbeck's 1952 novel of the same name.
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Cast
Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames
Joseph Zada as Caleb "Cal" Trask, Cathy and Adam's son and Aron's fraternal twin brother
Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask, Cathy's husband
Mike Faist as Charles Trask, Adam's half-brother
Joe Anders as Aron Trask, Cathy and Adam's son and Caleb's fraternal twin brother
Hoon Lee as Lee
Tracy Letts as Cyrus Trask
Martha Plimpton as Faye
Ciarán Hinds as Samuel Hamilton
Production
Development
The series is adapted by Zoe Kazan, whose grandfather Elia Kazan directed the 1955 film adaptation of the novel. Anonymous Content and Fifth Season co-produced the seven-episode limited series for Netflix. In 2022, it was reported that the series was in development for Netflix, with Florence Pugh attached to star. Garth Davis was the director of the first four episodes, while Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre served as director of the last three episodes. Jeb Stuart served as co-showrunner alongside Kazan. Executive producers include Pugh, Kazan, Stuart, Davis, Clermont-Tonnerre, Antoine Douaihy, Steve Golin, David Levine, Zack Hayden and Jill Arthur.
Casting
In September 2024, it was reported that Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, and Hoon Lee had joined the series alongside Pugh. The following month, additional additions to the cast included Joseph Zada, Tracy Letts, Martha Plimpton, Joe Anders and Ciarán Hinds.
Filming
Filming began in New Zealand in October 2024. Filming locations are reported to include Auckland, Dunedin and Oamaru in the South Island. The production wrapped in March 2025.
Music
Laura Karpman composed the series' score.
Release
The series is set to be released on Netflix on October 1, 2026.
