An adaptation of East of Eden, John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, is currently in production. Filming locations, including ?amaru and Dunedin, are being chosen as the backdrop of the show, with several Hollywood stars spotted within the area. The series is going to be seven episodes long and is going to star English actress Florence Pugh. She’s experienced a shot at stardom after her work in Oppenheimer, and also had a starring role in Little Women. Locals across the area have also been hired to take part in the movie, with Waitaki extras busy getting costumes fitted. Many locals have also been recruited to help with traffic management, which is a huge boost to the New Zealand economy.
The Stunning Backdrop of New Zealand
New Zealand, over the years, has been the backdrop of many films. A lot of 2005’s King Kong was filmed in New Zealand, with locations such as Wellington being used extensively. Shelly Bay and Lyall Bay also played a huge role in the depiction of Skull Island. In more recent years, Mission Impossible Fallout showed a helicopter chase through the Southern Alps.
New Zealand has also served as the inspiration for a number of games. Civilization 6, for example, gives players the chance to play as the M?ori tribe, with the leader Kupe. New Zealand is also home to the SkyCity casino, which has inspired games like SkyCity Bonanza. With bonuses and cascading reels, it’s a popular title amongst locals, and with worldwide audiences. Games like this showcase the direct impact of New Zealand on the gaming sector, but at the same time, also show how real-life landmarks can evolve into digital homages within games. As time goes on, it wouldn’t be surprising to see more and more films shot in New Zealand, as the country quickly takes off as a filming hub for worldwide productions.
The Plot of East of Eden
Zoe Kazan is the writer and the executive producer of the series, with her grandfather directing the 1955 film. Both ?amaru and Dunedin are set to feature in the production as locations, with a lot of effort being made to film in the early hours to ensure good lighting.
The plot of East of Eden follows that of the original novel. It shows the intertwined destinies of two different families. You have the Hamiltons and the Trasks, who re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve. It also helps to showcase the rivalry that happened between Cain and Abel. The movie is set to be a major hit with fans, and it’s got a huge cast as well. Florence Pugh is going to play Cathy Ames, and you also have Christopher Abbot, who is playing Adam Trask. Hoon Lee is playing Lee, and Tracy Letts is playing Cyrus Trask. Ciarán Hinds is stepping into the shoes of Samuel Hamilton, with a lot of people excited to see what is going to happen next, and to even get a potential release date. So far, this is set to be a huge production, and fans of the original will certainly be looking forward to any new developments.
