BBC Unveils First ‘Lord of the Flies’ Trailer and Sets Official Premiere Date
The BBC has released the first trailer for its new TV adaptation of Lord of the Flies, and it is already getting attention. The network has confirmed that the four-part series will begin airing in the UK on Sunday, February 8. The information was shared by the BBC ahead of the show’s launch.
The series will air on BBC One at 9pm each Sunday. Viewers who prefer streaming will be able to watch all four episodes at once on BBC iPlayer on the night of the premiere. The show is also being made with Australian broadcaster Stan, while Sony Pictures Television will manage distribution outside the UK and Australia.
First trailer for a new live-action ‘LORD OF THE FLIES’ series.
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This version of Lord of the Flies is written by Jack Thorne and is based on the famous novel by William Golding. The story follows a group of schoolboys who survive a shipwreck and end up alone on a remote island. With no adults to guide them, they try to create their own rules and systems, but order does not last long.
The trailer shows how the boys start out trying to stay calm and work together. One voice in the clip says, “We need to think about food and shelter. We need to help each other and be good camp mates.” Early scenes focus on teamwork and hope, but the mood quickly changes as fear and power struggles take over.
Ralph, played by Winston Sawyers, becomes the group’s early leader, with Piggy, played by David McKenna, acting as the voice of logic. Jack, played by Lox Pratt, soon challenges that leadership as he becomes more focused on hunting and control. As tensions rise, the boys turn on one another and slowly lose their sense of right and wrong.
The cast includes more than 30 young actors. Among them are Ike Talbut as Simon, Thomas Connor as Roger, and twins Noah and Cassius Flemming as Sam and Eric. The series is directed by Marc Munden and produced by Callum Devrell-Cameron. Music for the show comes from Cristobal Tapia de Veer, with the main theme created by Hans Zimmer and Kara Talve. The project was commissioned by BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt.
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