East of Eden Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 15, 2024

East of Eden

To Be Announced (TBA)

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence

Screenwriter: Paul Attanasio • Christopher Hampton

N/A Drama N/A

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. The project has been languishing in "development hell" for a number of years.

December 15, 2024

Update status

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in California's Salinas Valley prior to World War I, the novel told of two families over the course of two generations, loosely alluding to the Biblical tale of Cain and Abel.

Drama Adaptation

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Will you see East of Eden?

94% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

6% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in East of Eden – Cast List

Jennifer Lawrence
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Who is making East of Eden – Crew List

The film's writer Paul Attanasio last penned The Bourne Ultimatum and The Good German.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Paul Attanasio
Christopher Hampton
Producers: Ed Elbert
Brian Grazer
Jonathan Sanger

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Grand Illusions
Imagine Entertainment
Universal Pictures Worldwide

Production – What we know about the East of Eden

Key Facts

Universal Pictures first acquired the rights to the project in 2004 after the book was chosen for Oprah's Book Club list. The option lapsed and the producer and studio had to go back to the estate to regain the rights.
Based on John Steinbeck's novel.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2024

Development

Changed East of Eden movie production status. The project has been languishing in "development hell" for a number of years.

Sep 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment will produce the adaptation for Universal.

Jan 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

East of Eden Trailers and Clips

No trailers are currently available.

East of Eden Release Date: When is the film coming out?

East of Eden is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9702 9,702 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Last Train to New York, Soulm8te and The Rosie Project.

The estimated home release date for East of Eden is currently being determined. Stay tuned!