“Iconic”- Netflix Wins Big With Fans as It Brings Florence Pugh and Mike Faist Together for ‘East of Eden’ Series

Published 09/26/2024, 10:41 PM EDT

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From being a heavyweight at every other Hollywood award show to making room for cinema both massy and meaningful on its platform, Netflix has really been aiming for the stars with its efforts. While the streamer has often found itself bearing the pain of its own hammer when it comes to book adaptations, it seems that Netflix is ready to turn the tables with its East of Eden limited series.

Having dabbled into nearly every popular mystery and crime-related book, the OTT Mogul has switched up its attire for East of Eden. And as Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee, all land at the reading , it is already beginning to look like Netflix's best fit and fans are all praises for the same.

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While it is no news how difficult it is to pull off a classic without looking slightly overdressed, Netflix was not hesitant in pulling all the stops for its East of Eden adaptation. Given the debacle that ensued as it announced the creative alterations it had made to The Picture of Dorian Gray, it was crucial for Netflix to get at least one classic right.

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As the cast announcements were made and fans' eye fell on Florence Pugh and Mike Faist's name, the Internet was up in celebrations.

Fans embrace Netflix's 'East of Eden' with open arms

To get a page-to-screen adaptation is a difficult feat to achieve for anyone. And Netflix, owing to its expensive taste, often chooses the title that has already garnered a massive fanbase, painting itself in red for a bull hit. However, it seems after many trials, errors, and sleepless nights analyzing just what is something that tickles everyone's fantasy, Netflix has finally nailed it; Florence Pugh in the Gilded Age, in a plot that explores themes of good and evil.

In a rare case, as Mike Faist stepped into James Deans' show, fans did not bat an eye as they labeled the casting as "iconic," while declaring the project as a blockbuster even before the release.

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Despite the enrage that follows the announcement of an adaptation, especially a classic, East of Eden has managed to curate such a beautiful cast that there are no two ways about the series being a grand success.

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What are your views on the East of Eden casting choices? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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