Florence Pugh Was 'So Nervous' to Release 'East of Eden'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Florence Pugh expressed mixed emotions about the success of Netflix's "East of Eden," admitting she struggled to watch the public and critical reaction due to the personal investment she made in the project.
- Pugh stars in and executive produced the limited series, an adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, alongside Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist, with Zoe Kazan as writer and co-showrunner.
- Despite critics largely panning the original novel, the series has found a significant popular audience, which Kazan described as overwhelming and gratifying.
- The experience has inspired Pugh to continue producing and being involved in projects from their inception, emphasizing the deeper creative fulfillment it brings.
- "East of Eden" is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
