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Netflix Orders New Series Take On ‘Lonesome Dove’ From ‘East of Eden’ Showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart

Netflix has green‑lit a Western series adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’ with the ‘East of Eden’ creators at the helm.

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The move signals a continued investment in genre‑diverse content, positioning the platform to tap into the novel’s enduring reputation as a seminal Western. The series will be produced exclusively for Netflix, with no indication of a theatrical component.

Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart, credited for the recent ‘East of Eden’ television adaptation, will serve as showrunners for the ‘Lonesome Dove’ series. The collaboration aligns both creators with a story that blends frontier drama and complex character arcs.

Neither the Hollywood Reporter nor any outlet has provided casting or episode‑count details, and the timeline for filming remains unspecified. Future announcements will need to clarify when production begins and which actors will join Kazan and Stuart, as well as the series’ release window.

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What is the new series Netflix has ordered?

It is an adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s novel “Lonesome Dove,” planned as a limited‑run series for Netflix.

Who are the creators leading the project?

Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart, the showrunners of the recent “East of Eden” TV adaptation, are attached as showrunners for the “Lonesome Dove” series.

Which outlets reported on the series order?

Variety, Deadline, Yahoo, puck.news, and The Hollywood Reporter provided coverage of the Netflix order.

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