The East of Eden cast features Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Zoe Kazan’s 2026 Netflix miniseries. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

East of Eden centers on an American family during the late 19th century and early 20th century. When Cathy Ames leaves her husband in Connecticut, she begins a new life as a madame in California. The narrative spans several decades as the female antihero grapples with her life decisions. Here’s every actor and character in East of Eden, an adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel.

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East of Eden Cast: Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames

Character Profile: The miniseries’ antihero. She is a mother of two who shoots her husband and begins a life as a madame in Northern California. Cathy protects her best interests by manipulating her inner circle of friends and associates.

Pugh’s Resume: Charlie/Charmian Ross in The Little Drummer Girl (2018), Dani in Midsommar (2019), Amy March in Little Women (2019), Yelena Belova in Black Widow (2021), Jean Tatlock in Oppenheimer (2023)

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East of Eden Cast: Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask

Character Profile: Cathy’s estranged husband and military veteran. He is a successful businessman from Connecticut who settles in California. Adam clashes with his two sons after losing money in a failed business deal.

Abbott’s Resume: James White in James White (2015), Will in It Comes at Night (2017), Colin Tate in Possessor (2020), Alfie Blessington in Poor Things (2023), Blake in Wolf Man (2025)

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East of Eden Cast: Mike Faist as Charles Trask

Character Profile: Adam’s half-brother. He is a farmer who develops romantic feelings for Cathy. Charles stays behind in Connecticut when Adam moves to California.

Faist’s Resume: Lawrence Fowler in Wildling (2018), Riff in West Side Story (2021), Dodge Mason in Panic (2021), Danny in The Bikeriders (2023), Art Donaldson in Challengers (2024)

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East of Eden Cast: Hoon Lee as Lee

Character Profile: Adam’s servant. He is an educated Chinese immigrant who looks after his boss’ two children. Lee dreams of opening a bookstore in San Francisco.

Lee’s Resume: Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-17), Job in Banshee (2013-16), Reggie Woo in Bosch (2015-18), Wang Chao in Warrior (2019-23), Barney Choi in Your Friends & Neighbors (2025-)

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East of Eden Cast: Ciarán Hinds as Samuel Hamilton

Character Profile: Adam’s neighbor in Connecticut. He is a stoic man who offers life advice. Samuel informs Adam that Cathy settled in California.

Hinds’ Resume: Gaius Julius Caesar in Rome (2005-07), Roy Bland in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), Aberforth Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), John Franklin in The Terror (2018), Pop in Belfast (2021)

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The East of Eden cast also includes:

• Sheriff Quinn as Robert Morgan
• Christopher Sommers as Mr. Bacon
• Brad McMurray as Joe Valery
• Vaughan Reilly as Adolescent Cathy
• Joseph Zada as Cal Trask
• Joe Anders as Aron Trask
• Anita Hegh as Liza Hamilton
• Amelia Reynolds as Ethel
• Zoe Phillips as Abra Bacon
• Jack Barry as Will Hamilton
• Tandi Wright as Mrs. Garb
• Bodhi Aisher as Young Cal Trask
• Gigi Morabito as Young Abra Bacon
• Ella Becroft as Mrs. Bacon
• Oscar Redding as Rabbit Holman
• Martha Plimpton as Faye

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