A television adaptation of William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies, is in production, bringing the story to the small screen for the first time. The four-part limited series, a collaboration between Australian streamer Stan and the BBC, is currently filming in Malaysia.
The series is written by Jack Thorne, a multi-BAFTA award-winning writer. His adaptation will investigate the emotional depth of the original novel, focusing on human nature, the loss of innocence, and the intricacies of boyhood masculinity. Each episode will focus on a different character, offering a unique viewpoint on their survival challenges and the breakdown of order on the island.
The cast includes David McKenna as Piggy, Winston Sawyers as Ralph, Lox Pratt as Jack, Isaac Talbut as Simon, and Thomas Connor as Roger. Many of these young actors are making their professional debuts.
Lord of the Flies tells the story of schoolchildren stranded on a tropical island after a plane crash. As they try to establish a civilised society, the boys’ initial unity starts to break down. Jack, the hunter, challenges Ralph’s leadership, leading to a power struggle that eventually ends in tragedy.
The series is directed by Marc Munden, known for his work on Help and The Sympathizer, and features an original score by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and multi-Emmy nominated Kara Talve.
The show is produced by Eleven for the BBC and Stan, with executive producers including Joel Wilson, Jamie Campbell, Jack Thorne, Marc Munden, Nawfal Faizullah, Cailah Scobie, and Amanda Duthie.
