William Golding’s much-loved novel Lord of the Flies is being adapted for TV by the BBC. The series has been written by National Treasure writer Jack Thorne and tells the story of a group of boys who become stranded on a tropical island. And as the boys battle for supremacy, things take a dark turn. The cast hasn't yet been selected but we can’t wait to see who will take on the iconic roles of Ralph, Piggy and Jack from the classic tale.
Fans of the novel of Lord Of The Flies will be thrilled to hear that the project has the full support of William Golding’s family. His daughter Judy Golding Carver says, “My father wrote the novel in a passionate, visionary response to the aftermath of war. He understood that its relevance would not die away. I believe he would welcome the freshness and vigour with which Jack and Joel (executive producer Joel Wilson) undertake the project, and he would certainly be touched by their intense commitment. Our family has been encouraged by our discussions with them – and as a result we put our trust in their skills and enthusiasm. My father was proud of the novel and had faith in its power and honesty. His family believe that this adaptation will do full justice to these qualities.”
