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Savagery Unleashed: First Look at Netflix's Lord of the Flies
6 Apr
Summary
- English schoolboys face savagery on a desert island.
- Ralph leads attempts at civilization, challenged by Jack.
- Premiere date set for May 4th on Netflix in the U.S..
William Golding's classic novel Lord of the Flies is reimagined as a new Netflix series, adapted by Jack Thorne. The story follows a group of English schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash.
Their initial attempts at civilization, led by Ralph and supported by the intellectual Piggy, soon devolve into savagery. Jack challenges Ralph's leadership, drawing other boys into a descent from hope towards tragedy.
The series features Winston Sawyers as Ralph, David McKenna as Piggy, and Lox Pratt as Jack. Music is provided by Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve, and Cristobal Tapia de Veer.
Produced by Eleven and One Shoe Films, Lord of the Flies is directed by Marc Munden. The series premieres on May 4th in the U.S. on Netflix.
