NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 29, 2026 UTC
Florence Pugh stars as Cathy in a new Netflix seven-part limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel East of Eden, according to reports by Reuters. According to Pugh, the project invites audiences to view the notoriously villainous character under a more sympathetic light by adding context to her past and history. [1]
Co-showrun by Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart, the modern interpretation focuses renewed attention on the Trask family saga's primary antihero. The cast and creators promoted the project during a special screening at the Paley Center for Media in New York City ahead of its scheduled release date on Thursday, October 1. [1] [2]
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- Florence Pugh says 'East of Eden' series finds humanity in Steinbeck's 'monster', Cathy — 2026-09-29T07:08:03Z
- Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, & More Promote New Netflix Series ‘East of Eden’ in NYC — 2026-09-28T22:56:02+00:00