Florence Pugh & Mike Faist in ‘East of Eden’ Adaptation Official Trailer

“Evil is not always apparent at first glance… it can come cloaked – in goodness, or beauty, or love. The heart of our oldest stories.” Netflix has unveiled the full official trailer for the new adaptation of the iconic classic East of Eden, ready for streaming in October. Featuring 7 episodes in total to watch. This modern interpretation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames – played by Florence Pugh in this version of the story. The book was turned into the James Dean classic movie East of Eden in 1955. This limited series offers a compelling perspective on the ways in which a family’s history impacts a person’s present reality. In addition to Pugh playing the lead as Cathy Ames, the series stars Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist as Adam and Charles Trask, with Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts, Ciarán Hinds, Martha Plimpton, Joseph Zada, and Joe Anders. It’s developed by actress / writer Zoe Kazan who also co-showruns the series with Jeb Stuart. “A portrait of one family, but also of a society that is rapidly changing, in which men & women must navigate difficult decisions, and come face-to-face with the reality that, ultimately, you are what you choose.” Gotta say, I’m sold on this! Looks like a ravishing tale from her perspective examining this evilness. // Continue Reading ›