Hoon Lee hadn’t read #EastofEden when he auditioned for Zoe Kazan’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, but it would soon change his life. The standout character actor, known for his turns on “Banshee” and “Your Friends & Neighbors,” was blown away by the script—and he immediately burned through the novel. “When I went into that audition, it was almost to thank them for bringing me the book,” he says. At the link in our bio, Lee tells us exactly how “East of Eden” left a life-altering mark on him—and how it might do the same for you too. Swipe to see more. Story by bradylangmann Photographed by shanemccauley