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Florence Pugh on How East of Eden With Zoe Kazan Boosted Confidence
hollywoodreporter.com • • general
Key Points:
- Zoe Kazan specifically chose Florence Pugh for the central role of Cathy Ames in the Netflix limited series adaptation of East of Eden, believing Pugh perfectly embodied the character's complex nature as described by John Steinbeck.
- Kazan praised Pugh's blend of femininity and raw emotional strength, qualities she saw in Pugh's prior work, notably her acclaimed performance in 2019’s Midsommar, which signaled her as a generational talent.
- Pugh, who also served as an executive producer, felt honored and empowered by her involvement in shaping the series, marking a significant moment in her career that boosted her confidence and leadership.
- The series has received strong critical acclaim, with Pugh's portrayal of Cathy being especially lauded for capturing the character's chilling honesty and complexity, earning praise for her compelling and convincing performance throughout the show.
