Netflix series East of Eden will feature Florence Pugh in lead role

The Thunderbolts* star, Florence Pugh, has been a hot commodity in Hollywood lately. Not only is she teaming up with a group of supervillain misfits for Marvel Studios’ upcoming closer to phase five, Thunderbolts*, but she is also gearing up for a Netflix drama based on John Steinbeck’s classic novel, East of Eden.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Netflix has greenlit a seven-episode limited series adaptation of the 1952 novel, East of Eden. This classic book was previously brought to the screen in a 1955 movie directed by Elia Kazan and starring James Dean. Now, Elia Kazan’s granddaughter Zoe Kazan is set to adapt the novel for Netflix alongside co-showrunner Jeb Stuart.

Florence Pugh will lead the cast, joined by Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, and Hoon Lee. The series is being produced by Fifth Season and Anonymous Content, promising a fresh take on a timeless story.

In a statement, Zoe Kazan expressed her excitement for the project, saying, “In the process of bringing this family saga to life, the resonance of my own familial connection to the material has not been lost on me. But it is Steinbeck’s writing — personal, shocking, profound and free — that has kept me enthralled to East of Eden since I first read the book as a young teen.”

Peter Friedlander, the VP of scripted series for Netflix, also shared his enthusiasm for the project, praising Zoe Kazan’s vision and the talented cast and crew assembled for East of Eden.

East of Eden will be a collaboration between Kazan, Stuart, Pugh, and an impressive lineup of directors. Garth Davis will helm the first four episodes, while Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre will take on the remaining three installments.

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E.J. is a News Editor at JoBlo, as well as a Video Editor, Writer, and Narrator for some of the movie retrospectives on our JoBlo Originals YouTube channel, including Reel Action, Revisited, and Top 10 lists. He is a graduate of the film program at Missouri Western State University with concentrations in performance, writing, editing, and directing.

Conclusion

Florence Pugh’s star continues to rise as she takes on exciting new projects like Marvel’s Thunderbolts* and Netflix’s East of Eden. With a talented team behind her and a captivating story to tell, audiences can look forward to seeing Pugh deliver captivating performances in both projects. Stay tuned for more updates on this rising Hollywood star and more trending entertainment news on DeFi Daily News.