‘East of Eden’ Team to Adapt ‘Lonesome Dove’ for Netflix

‘Lonesome Dove’: Netflix Orders Western Drama Adaptation From ‘East of Eden’ Team

September 9, 2026, 9:25 am

Netflix is gearing up for another book-to-screen adaptation from East of Eden‘s Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart as they tackle Lonesome Dove for the streamer. The series order was announced by Netflix ahead of East of Eden‘s debut on the platform later this fall.

The western drama will chronicle the events that unfold in Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by the same name. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Lonesome Dove so far, including which creatives are behind the project and what story fans can anticipate from the straight-to-series order.

Does Lonesome Dove have a premiere date?

Lonesome Dove doesn’t have a premiere date yet, but stay tuned as the project takes shape at Netflix for updates on the production.

Who stars in Lonesome Dove?

No one has been cast in the adaptation of Lonesome Dove yet, but we’ll keep you posted on any major updates as they’re unveiled.

What is Lonesome Dove about?

Lonesome Dove tells the story of Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call as they renew their spirit for adventure while facing an uncertain future and embarking on a precarious cattle drive from the Rio Grande to the untamed wilderness of Montana, all in the pursuit of a dream they may have already outlived. Described as a “sweeping odyssey,” Lonesome Dove sees the two former Texas Rangers lead a memorable cast of characters across the American West in a journey defined by longing, friendship, frontier justice, and the pursuit of the meaning of life. The show is based on the first novel in the Lonesome Dove series by Larry McMurtry.

The new show follows in the footsteps of 1989’s famed adaptation, which featured an all-star cast including Robert Duvall,Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane, and more.

Who is making Lonesome Dove?

Netflix and Teton Ridge Entertainment are teaming up to bring the drama series to TV screens, after the streamer won a competitive bidding war for the title. Based on McMurtry’s novel, Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart will co-showrun the Lonesome Dove series after doing so on East of Eden. Together, Kazan and Stuart have developed Lonesome Dove and will write the adaptation for television, while executive producing it alongside Thomas Tull, Jillian Share, Jen Gorton, Jon Jashni, Diana Ossana, Curtis McMurtry, and the McMurtry Estate.

What has been said about the Lonesome Dove series?

Kazan and Stuart said in a shared statement, “After our singular experience on East of Eden, we are thrilled to be teaming with Netflix again, along with Teton Ridge Entertainment, to bring Larry McMurtry’s western classic to life. We come to this material with love and respect, and can’t wait to hit the trail with Gus and Call and the rest of these beloved characters. Yee-haw.”

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Meanwhile, Netflix’s Head of Scripted Series, Jinny Howe, said, “Lonesome Dove is one of the great American stories, and there was no question we wanted to follow Zoe and Jeb wherever they went next. After East of Eden, we know exactly what they’re capable of — the depth of character, the sweep of place, the emotional precision. This material deserves that level of care. In their hands, it’s going to be something extraordinary. We’re excited to partner with Teton Ridge to bring this legendary story to life.”

And Teton Ridge Entertainment President, Jillian Share, added, “Lonesome Dove is the kind of story that only comes along once in a generation. Its characters, scope, and deeply human portrait of the American West have made it an enduring classic, and we see an extraordinary opportunity to bring Larry McMurtry’s world to a new generation of audiences. We’re thrilled to partner with Netflix and for Zoe and Jeb to reimagine this landmark story while preserving the heart and spirit that have made Lonesome Dove so beloved.”

Stay tuned for more on Lonesome Dove in the months ahead, and let us know what you hope to see from the adaptation in the comments section.

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