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A new television adaptation of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' is in production as a co-production between Sony Pictures Television's Eleven Films and the BBC. The series, titled 'Adolescence', will follow a group of boys stranded on an island in the early 1950s and is structured through the perspectives of four main characters. Casting directors assembled a cast of more than 30 boys for the project.
Facts First
- A new TV adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' titled 'Adolescence' is being produced by Eleven Films and the BBC.
- The series is structured in four chapters told from the perspectives of characters Piggy, Jack, Simon, and Ralph.
- Casting directors assembled a cast of more than 30 boys, including young actors David McKenna, Lox Pratt, Ike Talbut, and Winston Sawyers.
- The production by Eleven Films makes the series eligible for the Primetime Emmys.
- Filming is taking place on a beach in Malaysia.
What Happened
Jack Thorne has co-created 'Adolescence', a television adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel 'Lord of the Flies'. The series is a co-production between Sony Pictures Television's Eleven Films and the BBC. The story follows a group of boys stranded on an island in the early 1950s after a plane crash. The cast includes 'little 'uns' aged 5-6 and 'big 'uns' who are pre-teens. The adaptation is divided into four chapters told through the perspectives of Piggy (played by David McKenna), Jack (played by Lox Pratt), Simon (played by Ike Talbut), and Ralph (played by Winston Sawyers). Casting directors Nina Gold and Martin Ware assembled a cast of more than 30 boys over a nine-month period, seeking children from schools, drama groups, acting groups, and social media, with the specific exclusion of girls.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of classic literature or prestige television, you may soon have a new series to watch. The involvement of Eleven Films and the BBC suggests a high-production-value adaptation. As a production by Eleven Films, the series is eligible for the Primetime Emmys, which may indicate a focus on awards-caliber quality.
What's Next
The production is currently filming on a beach in Malaysia. Once filming and post-production are complete, the series will likely be scheduled for release on BBC platforms and potentially other international distributors. The adaptation's success could lead to increased interest in other classic literary adaptations for television.