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Florence Pugh Talks ‘East of Eden’ and Rest

Vanity Fair interviews the actor ahead of her next big role.

Florence Pugh is opening up about her downtime and her upcoming project.

Vanity Fair spoke with the actor on the eve of her new series, “East of Eden,” for its October 2026 New Establishment issue. Pugh described the past year as one of rest and relaxation, per the publication.

The interview covers her approach to the role and her time away from the screen. Pugh has not publicly shared specific details about the series’ plot or her character beyond what she told Vanity Fair.

The shoot

The accompanying photo spread features Pugh in a Lein dress and Aquazzura sandals for one look, a vintage Maison Margiela dress from West Archive for another, and a couture gown by Robert Wun worn with a Bulgari High Jewelry necklace. Her hair was styled by Shon Ju; makeup by Alex Babsky; nails by Michelle Class.

“East of Eden” does not yet have a confirmed release date.

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  • Florence Pugh
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  • New Establishment
  • Vanity Fair

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Mei Lin Zhou writes Receipts, the site's timelines of celebrity feuds, breakups and public disputes. Before joining in 2026, she spent five years as a paralegal at an entertainment law firm in San Francisco. She has a BA in legal studies from UC Berkeley and lives in San Francisco.

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