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East of Eden Adaptation Starring Florence Pugh To Begin Production in 2024; Report
Given the filming schedule, it’s unlikely that East of Eden will be available on Netflix before the end of 2025. It will most probably be released in 2026 and will have around six to eight episodes.
There’s great news for the fans of classic literature and Florence Pugh! Netflix is adapting John Steinbeck’s beloved novel East of Eden into a new limited series. This project has been eagerly anticipated since Netflix acquired the rights in 2022. Despite the slow development, there’s now an exciting update.
Yes, according to the reports the production is set to begin in late 2024. With this fans have much to look forward to, so let’s dive into the details of this exciting project.
The production status of East of Eden
The development of East of Eden has been a long process, but there are now solid plans for production. Filming is scheduled to start in late 2024 and will continue until 2025. The shoot will take place in New Zealand.
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Who else will star alongside Pugh in East of Eden?
Florence Pugh has been cast in the lead role of Cathy Ames. Pugh is known for her performances in Midsommar, Lyyle Women, and Black Widow. Zoe Kazan, who is writing and producing the series is really excited about Pugh’s casting. And, reports claim that as of now Pugh is the only confirmed cast member. Fans are eagerly waiting to see who else will join the actress.
Florence Pugh is no stranger to taking on challenging roles. In addition to her role in East of Eden, she is set to appear in several high-profile projects. Projects including Dune: Part II, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, and The Wonder.
What’s the plot of East of Eden
East of Eden is a sprawling novel set in the fertile Valley in California. The story follows the intertwined lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, across generations. The plot is similar to the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, shown through Adam Trask and his brother Charles.
Adam Trask marries Cathy Ames, a beautiful but wicked woman who betrays him and leaves their twin sons. As the boys grow up, they compete for their father’s love with tragic consequences. Florence Pugh will play the key role of Cathy Ames in this adaptation. The series will explore these deep and complex relationships.
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When will East of Eden be released on Netflix?
Given the filming schedule, it’s unlikely that East of Eden will be available on Netflix before the end of 2025. Fans might have to wait until early 2026 to see this adaptation. However, the wait promises to be worth it for such a rich and intricate story.
Netflix has not yet disclosed the exact number of episodes for this limited series. However, it is expected to have six to eight episodes, following the typical format for Netflix’s limited series.
The story behind the adaptation
The journey to bring East of Eden to Netflix has been long and filled with anticipation. Zoe Kazan, who fell in love with the novel as a teenager, has dreamed of adapting it into a series. Kazan’s grandfather, Elia Kazan first adapted the novel into a film in 1955, starring James Dean in his first major role.
Kazan is known for her writing work on films like Ruby Sparks and Wildlife. Alongside her, Anonymous Content and Endeavor Content are co-producing the series.
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