David McKenna Cast as Piggy in Lord of the Flies
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- Jack Thorne' adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" is a four‑chapter series co‑produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Eleven Films and the BBC, making it eligible for the Primetime Emmys.
- Nina Gold and casting director Martin Ware cast over 30 boys for the series, sourcing from schools, drama groups, acting groups, and social media while deliberately excluding girls.
- David McKenna was discovered via a low‑quality social‑media audition tape and was described by the casting team as “peculiar and weird,” leading to his casting as Piggy.
- Gold noted that the child‑driven scripts required the young actors to carry the heavy lifting, an unusual demand compared to typical adult‑led productions.
- David McKenna will next appear in Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia,” signaling a rapid career boost after his role as Piggy.
Why it matters: The series gains a compelling lead in David McKenna, boosting its authenticity and Emmy prospects; the actor secures a high‑profile role that could jump‑start his career.
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