Lox Pratt
Lox Pratt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cornwall, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Lox Pratt is a British actor. He is best known for portraying Jack in the BBC television adaptation of Lord of the Flies and for being cast as Draco Malfoy in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter television series.[1][2]
Career
In 2024, Pratt was cast as Jack in the four-part BBC One and BBC iPlayer adaptation of Lord of the Flies, written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden.[3] Filming took place in Malaysia.[4]
The series premiered in February 2026 and received positive critical reviews, with praise directed at its performances and contemporary reworking of William Golding’s novel.[5]
In June 2025, HBO announced that Pratt would portray Draco Malfoy in its forthcoming television adaptation of the Harry Potter franchise, with Johnny Flynn cast as Lucius Malfoy.[6] Filming was scheduled to begin in summer 2025, ahead of an expected release in 2027.[7]
Personal life
Pratt was born and raised in Cornwall, England. In interviews, he has spoken about developing an early interest in storytelling, filmmaking, dancing, and writing, which led him to pursue acting from a young age.[8]
He joined a local drama group and later attended an open casting call, which resulted in his first major television role in Lord of the Flies.[9] Pratt has also expressed an interest in exploring directing and writing in the future.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lord of the Flies | Jack | Main cast; BBC One and BBC iPlayer |
| 2027 | Harry Potter | Draco Malfoy | Television series |
References
- ^ Bentz, Adam (September 5, 2024). "BBC's Lord Of The Flies Series Gets Major Filming & Cast Update". ScreenRant.
- ^ Goldbart, Nellie Andreeva (June 9, 2025). "'Harry Potter' HBO Series Casts Draco & Lucius Malfoy, Dursleys, Molly Weasley & More". Deadline.
- ^ "BBC announces casting for Lord of the Flies as filming begins on classic drama". Virgin Radio UK. September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Stan announce casting for brand-new original series Lord of the Flies". Nine.com.au.
- ^ Cockerell, Claudia (February 6, 2026). "Lord of the Flies on BBC One: a slick adaptation of William Golding's classic". Evening Standard.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 9, 2025). "'Harry Potter' HBO Series Finds Molly Weasley, Draco and Lucius Malfoy and More Hogwarts Students". Variety.
- ^ "New Harry Potter series finds its three young stars". RTÉ. May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Lox Pratt: the 14-Year-Old Set to Rule Lord of the Flies and Become HBO's New Draco Malfoy". 1883 Magazine. February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Lox Pratt: the 14-Year-Old Set to Rule Lord of the Flies and Become HBO's New Draco Malfoy". 1883 Magazine. February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Lox Pratt: the 14-Year-Old Set to Rule Lord of the Flies and Become HBO's New Draco Malfoy". 1883 Magazine. February 6, 2026.