Freida Pinto to Lead the Cast of Netflix Series Unaccustomed Earth

Netflix has cast Freida Pinto in the lead role of the new drama series Unaccustomed Earth. Unaccustomed Earth is an eight-episode series based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning short story collection of the same name by Jhumpra Lahiri. The series is led by showrunner, writer, and executive producer Madhuri Shekar (3 Body Problems, The Nevers), and comes from John Wells Productions, known for productions such as Shameless (US) and The Pitt.


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Unaccustomed Earth is described as a compelling, emotionally and culturally rich drama set within a close-knit Indian-American community in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Freida Pinto plays Parul Chaudhury, a devoted wife whose life is turned upside down when her childhood sweetheart suddenly returns. Their encounter leads to a forbidden affair that ignites a scandal and exposes new tensions and fault lines within the tightly knit immigrant community.

The series explores themes of love and desire, cultural identity and loyalty, and the struggle between personal freedom and societal expectations.

With a talented cast, an award-winning literary foundation, and an experienced creative team, Unaccustomed Earth promises to be a profound, intriguing, and visually rich family drama about love, origins, and choices that transcend generations. A release date has not yet been announced.