# Netflix is teasing a four-part adaptation of the 1954 classic novel Lord of the Flies.

*genai · news · 2026-04-06 · UPI News*

## Key points

- Netflix will release a four-part Lord of the Flies adaptation on May 4.
- Jack Thorne, co-creator of Adolescence, wrote the new series adaptation.
- The adaptation aims to address contemporary issues about boys and societal influences.
- David McKenna, Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, Ike Talbut, and Thomas Connor lead the cast.

**Companies:** Netflix
**Countries:** United States

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