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East of Eden
Joseph Zada plays Cal Trask in Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. This archive brings the official footage, casting announcement and credited coverage together.
Spoiler free plotAcross generations, the intertwined Hamilton and Trask families confront ambition, family legacy, love and rivalry in California’s Salinas Valley, with Joseph portraying Adam Trask’s son Cal.
RoleCal Trask
FormatNetflix limited series
Release date1 October 2026
ArchiveNews, press & footage
Project archive
Official videos
& project coverage
October 2026Florence Pugh Was Separated From Her East of Eden Co-Stars for Weeks to Amplify One MomentCinemaBlend — written interview (spoilers)October 2026East of Eden Stars Explain the Wake-Up Call of Inheriting WealthKiplingerOctober 2026How Zoe Kazan Reimagined a Steinbeck Classic | East of Eden | NetflixStill Watching NetflixOctober 2026Joseph Zada, Hoon Lee and Joe Anders Discuss East of Eden | Video interviewColliderOctober 2026Joseph Zada, Hoon Lee and Joe Anders Discuss East of Eden | Written interview — same conversation as the Collider video aboveColliderOctober 2026East of Eden’s Joseph Zada, Hoon Lee & Joe Anders Unpack the Trask Family DynamicsTV InsiderOctober 2026Joseph Zada On His Nerves Filming East of Eden With Florence PughElite DailyOctober 2026East of Eden ending explained: What “timshel” meansTODAYSeptember 2026The “East of Eden” team knows there’s a lot of eyes on their adaptationEntertainment WeeklySeptember 2026Joseph Zada will leave a lasting impression as Cal TraskTV InsiderSeptember 2026Joseph Zada as Cal Trask in East of Eden (2026) | Official TrailerNetflixAugust 2026Joseph Zada in East of Eden: Zoe Kazan on making Steinbeck’s masterpiece her ownVanity FairMay 2026Joseph Zada as Cal Trask in East of Eden (2026) | Official TeaserNetflixOctober 2024Joseph Zada cast as Cal Trask in Netflix’s East of EdenVariety