Netflix had no comment on the Abbott casting.
Deadline was first to report the streamer landing the package in 2022 following a competitive bidding war.
Anonymous Content and Fifth Season are co-producing the series.
Christopher Abbott and Florence PughEntertainment 360; Getty Images
The film was also notable for being James Deans first major screen role.
Abbott will play Adam Trask in the series.
Other past credits includeBlack Bear, Sanctuaryand the Hulu seriesCatch-22.
He is repped by WME and Entertainment 360 and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern.
