Florence Pugh Says ‘East of Eden’ Series Finds Humanity in Steinbeck’s ‘Monster’, Cathy
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In 1955, Elia Kazan adapted John Steinbeck's classic novel into a film. Now, his granddaughter is venturing into a series centering on the murderous brothel owner Cathy, unforgettably played by Florence Pugh.
Kathy Ames enters John Steinbeck’s story as a woman who is difficult to explain in terms of simple categories of good and evil. In the new series “East of Eden,” Florence Pugh takes on the role of the character, described by the writer as a “psychic monster” with a “deformed soul,” but she looks for not only a threat but also a human story. “She can still make terrible decisions and suffer terrible consequences, but she can also have an understa…
Florence Pugh says ‘East of Eden’ series finds humanity in Steinbeck’s ‘monster’, Cathy
By Francesca Halliwell LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Florence Pugh says the new adaptation of "East of Eden" invites audiences to view Cathy, one of American literature's most notorious villains, under a more sympathetic light. The actor, who plays Cathy...
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Can we change the course of our own destiny? Or are we fated to follow history? In the highly anticipated Netflix series East of Eden, the answer is nestled somewhere between good and evil – and which side we choose to place our moral compass. The seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, written by […]
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