A new four-part TV adaptation of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' is set to premiere in 2026, with the BBC producing its first-ever television version of this iconic novel.

The cast features mostly newcomers, including Winston Sawyers as Ralph and Lox Pratt as Jack, many of whom made their professional debuts through an open casting call led by Nina Gold.

The story follows a group of schoolboys who form rival groups led by Ralph and Jack, exploring themes of human nature, innocence, and masculinity.

'Lord of the Flies' has been a significant literary work for over 70 years, adapted into three movies, with the 1963 version directed by Peter Brook being the most acclaimed, and William Golding winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983.

The series is written by Jack Thorne, known for 'Adolescence,' and directed by Marc Munden, marking the first TV adaptation of the novel since its publication.

Each episode is named after a main character—Ralph, Piggy, Simon, and Jack—and explores themes such as human nature, loss of innocence, and masculinity in boyhood.

The BBC has released the first images of the series, which is scheduled to air in 2026, and will be the first TV adaptation since the novel's publication in 1954.

Filming took place in Malaysia with over 30 boys involved, aiming to stay true to the original story of schoolboys stranded on a tropical island after a plane crash.