Florence Pugh

“She really wanted me to be a part of the process; she wanted to create it with me. And that was just huge,”

Florence Pugh · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-04

Pugh said Kazan wanted her to be part of the creative process, which boosted her confidence.

“Zoe Kazan has poured her heart and soul into this project, I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without her. She was my protector, my work wife, my cheerleader, my confidence. She created something so epic we all wanted to work on it.”

Florence Pugh · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-04

Pugh wrote on Instagram about her gratitude toward Zoe Kazan and the East of Eden project.

“At that time in my career and in my life, I was being given an opportunity that was a massive moment for me to step up and to lead in a different way. Those moments in people’s careers are the beginning of feeling truly confident about yourself. This project has meant a lot to me.”

Florence Pugh · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-04

Pugh said the executive producer role was a major opportunity to lead and build her confidence.

“I couldn’t believe that she was wanting to cast me,”

Florence Pugh · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-04

Pugh told THR on the premiere red carpet about her reaction to Kazan wanting to cast her.