Netflix’s high-stakes season of revamp brings a new update almost everyday on what to watch out for in the future. With a thrilling slate of projects awaiting the subscribers this spring, all eyes are currently on the streaming sensation’s next big move. And it looks like the spectators have just found their ultimate streaming focus as word on the streaming street grows loud about a Florence Pugh series, East of Eden.

So, for those curious about the forthcoming Netflix project, here is a rundown on everything you need to know.

Netflix is busy getting its ducks in a row for what is to come in the streaming highlights. And one of the highly anticipated series making waves across social media is the upcoming East of Eden. According to Tudum by Netflix’s last September report, East of Eden boasts a star-studded cast where Florence Pugh portrays Cathy Ames. The series is reportedly explored from the perspective of Ames, played by Pugh. East of Eden further features Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) as Adam Trask, and Mike Faist (Challengers) as Charles Trask.

The cast list also includes Hoon Lee (Banshee) as Lee, Tracy Letts (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty) as Cyrus Trask, Martha Plimpton (The Regime) as Fate, Ciaran Hinds (Game of Thrones) as Samuel Hamilton, Joseph Zada (We Were Liars) as Cal Trask, and Joe Anders (Bonus Track) as Aron Trask. The 7-episodic limited series is co-directed by Gareth Davis (episodes 1-4) and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (episodes 5-7). 

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While Netflix never really falters on star power when it comes to its projects, what is East of Eden all about?

According to Tudum by Netflix, East of Eden is based on Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel of the same name. The series reportedly follows the “multigenerational Trask family saga” explored from the eye of Florence Pugh’s Cathy Ames. Pugh, who was part of the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, is also an executive producer alongside Zoe Kazan. Moreover, this modern take on the classic immortalizes Kazan’s grandfather, Elia Kazan’s legacy, who directed the 1955 East of Eden film starring James Dean.

Kazan has also written East of Eden, which she will co-showrun with Jeb Stuart. Other executive producers include Kazan, Garth Davis, Antoine Doulahy, and Zack Hayden. Anonymous Content and Fifth Season are producing the upcoming seven-episodic limited Netflix show. As every minute detail points to something great in the making, the real question looming at large is whether the streaming giant is ready to put an end to the wait after all. 

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So, does East of Eden have a release date?

As per Tudum by Netflix, East of Eden was filmed in several locations across New Zealand, including Auckland, Dunedin, and Oamaru in the South Island, even though the story is set in California. Filming reportedly got underway in October 2024. According to multiple reports, the 7-episode limited series has officially wrapped filming as well. However, Netflix has yet to announce a release date.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand Herald reports that East of Eden is aiming for an “early 2026 release,” meaning it might not be part of Netflix’s rollercoaster roster this year. However, since fans have been still waiting on the streamer’s word, it remains to be seen if 2026 turns out to be the release window or if it comes to Netflix subscribers way before that.

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