The John Steinbeck novel, which was published in 1939, is set during the Great Depression and follows a poor family of farmers driven out of their home in Oklahoma and set out for California. It was previously turned into the classic film starring Henry Fonda and directed by John Ford. Hipps says that the series will be set within its period roots but Bahrani has some “interesting ideas” to make
The John Steinbeck novel, which was published in 1939, is set during the Great Depression and follows a poor family of farmers driven out of their home in Oklahoma and set out for California. It was previously turned into the classic film starring Henry Fonda and directed by John Ford.
Hipps says that the series will be set within its period roots but Bahrani has some “interesting ideas” to make it contemporary with music.
