Netflix's East of Eden filmed in New Zealand

The story so far

A seven-episode Netflix series based on John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden was scheduled for release on 1 October, and the period drama was filmed in New Zealand.^{30 Sep} Actor Florence Pugh, who stars in the series, said she would like to return to New Zealand.^{30 Sep} Historic properties in Auckland and Coromandel were used as filming locations.^{3 Oct} Pugh described a pōwhiri welcoming the cast and crew to the country as a highlight of the filming.^{3 Oct} The production was also filmed in Dunedin and Ōamaru during the 2024/2025 summer.^{5 Oct}

Latest

Pugh has shared her experiences of filming the series in New Zealand.^{5 Oct} There are hopes the project will attract more large-scale productions to the Otago region.^{5 Oct}

Key moments

1. 30 SepNetflix's seven-episode East of Eden series set for release on 1 October.
2. 3 OctAuckland and Coromandel heritage properties revealed as filming locations.
3. 3 OctFlorence Pugh calls the pōwhiri welcome a filming highlight.
4. 5 OctFilming in Dunedin and Ōamaru during the 2024/2025 summer is reported.
5. 5 OctHopes grow that the project will draw more big productions to Otago.

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