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Published Jan 28, 2026, 11:21 AM EST
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Of all the classic novels of yesteryear that have been simply begging for a modern-day on-screen retelling, Lord of the Flies might very well be at the top. The beloved 1954 William Golding-penned novel about a group of shipwrecked school boys has long been poured over and picked apart in classrooms around the globe and has previously received two feature-length adaptations courtesy of Peter Brook's 1963 film and Harry Hook’s 1990 project. Today, BBC and Stan have unveiled the debut trailer for their upcoming four-part series, which is slated for a debut on BBC One on Sunday, February 8. From the desk of Adolescence writer Jack Thorne, our first look at the bloody reimagining delivers the drama, brutality, and emotional story that has kept readers turning the book’s pages for more than seven decades.
Flexing its cinematic muscles from the jump, the opening shot of the freshly released Lord of the Flies trailer showcases two groups of very differently dressed boys meeting on a beach. Although their surroundings look like an ideal getaway for so many of us stuck in winter’s icy grip, things quickly reveal themselves to not be as sunny as initially presented. Throughout the teaser, we see the young men attempting to adapt to their new, deserted surroundings. From organizing hunting parties to building shelters, everyone must chip in. But, when multiple leaders begin to stake their claim, the one-time bonded group begins to break off into factions and the violence begins.
More than 30 young actors will appear in the upcoming BBC adaptation, with the ensemble led by Winston Sawyers as Ralph, Lox Pratt as Jack, David McKenna as Piggy and Ike Talbut as Simon. Filling out the supporting lineup of up-and-coming talent is a call sheet that also includes Thomas Connor as Roger, Noah and Cassius Flemyng as twins Sam and Eric, Cornelius Brandreth as Maurice and Tom Page-Turner as Bill.
Who’s Behind ‘Lord of the Flies’?
It’s been a huge year for Lord of the Flies’ scribe, Thorne, who struck gold alongside his frequent collaborator, Stephen Graham, with the 2025 release of Adolescence. An immediate hit on Netflix, the miniseries took off like wildfire and has been a shoo-in during the award season, raking in accolade after accolade in a myriad of categories. Thorne also struck gold at the tail-end of last year thanks to his work on the British true-crime series, The Hack, which featured David Tennant in a leading role.
Check out the debut trailer for Lord of the Flies above and see it on BBC One when the first episode drops on Sunday, February 8. New installments will be released at 9 pm each week. If you don’t want to wait, BBC iPlayer will release all episodes at once on February 8.
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