East of Eden photos offer a preview of Netflix’s new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, arriving Thursday, October 1, 2026. Florence Pugh leads the seven-episode limited series as Cathy Ames, the complicated figure at the center of the Trask family’s multigenerational story.
Christopher Abbott plays Adam Trask, with Mike Faist as his brother Charles. Created by Zoe Kazan, the series brings new attention to Cathy as her choices shape the lives of the people around her and the next generation of the family.
East of Eden Cast
The cast also includes Hoon Lee as Lee, Tracy Letts as Cyrus, Ciarán Hinds as Samuel Hamilton, Martha Plimpton as Faye, Joseph Zada as Cal Trask and Joe Anders as Aron Trask.
Now that all seven episodes are streaming, read our spoiler-light East of Eden review for our take on Florence Pugh’s performance and how Zoe Kazan’s adaptation handles the Trask family saga.
Browse the East of Eden promotional photos below for a first look at the cast and the world of Netflix’s limited series.
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