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Lox Pratt | |
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.jpg) Pratt at the 2026 British Academy Television Awards | |
| Born | Lachlan Pratt Cornwall, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Lachlan "Lox" Pratt is an English actor. He is best known for playing Jack Merridew 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
[edit]In 2024, Pratt was cast as Jack Merridew 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 play Draco Malfoy in its upcoming television adaptation of the Harry Potter novel series.[6] Filming was scheduled to begin in summer 2025, ahead of an expected release in 2026.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Pratt was born and raised in Cornwall. 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. Pratt has also expressed an interest in exploring directing and writing in the future.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lord of the Flies | Jack Merridew | Main cast; BBC One and BBC iPlayer |
| 2026–present | Harry Potter | Draco Malfoy | Television series |
References
[edit]- ↑ Bentz, Adam (5 September 2024). "BBC's Lord Of The Flies Series Gets Major Filming & Cast Update". ScreenRant.
- ↑ Goldbart, Nellie Andreeva (9 June 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. 5 September 2024.
- ↑ "Stan announce casting for brand-new original series Lord of the Flies". Nine.com.au.
- ↑ Cockerell, Claudia (6 February 2026). "Lord of the Flies on BBC One: a slick adaptation of William Golding's classic". Evening Standard.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (9 June 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. 27 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Lox Pratt: the 14-Year-Old Set to Rule Lord of the Flies and Become HBO's New Draco Malfoy". 1883 Magazine. 6 February 2026.