‘Lord Of The Flies’ Star David McKenna And Creator Jack Thorne Remember Lighter Moments On Set: “They’d Be Threatening Each Other With Knives In The Show, Then They’d Be Playing In The Pool An Hour Later”
David McKenna and Jack Thorne discussed their experiences while filming the Netflix adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies.' Despite the challenging conditions on set, the young actors found time for fun and camaraderie. The series has received critical acclaim for its cinematography and performances, particularly McKenna's role as Piggy.
- ▪The Netflix adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' debuted as a four-part miniseries and quickly became popular.
- ▪Filming took place on an uninhabited island in the Pacific during monsoon season, presenting various challenges.
- ▪Despite the dark themes of the show, the young cast enjoyed playful moments together off-camera.
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