How 14-year-old Lox Pratt is navigating Lord of the Flies and a future at Hogwarts in Harry Potter

At just 14 years old, British actor Lox Pratt is emerging as one of television’s most talked-about young talents, delivering a breakout performance in the BBC’s adaptation of Lord of the Flies while also stepping into the iconic role of Draco Malfoy for HBO’s highly anticipated Harry Potter series.

Pratt’s first major starring role comes as Jack in Lord of the Flies, a four-part adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel that explores the descent of a group of schoolboys into chaos when stranded on a deserted island. Reflecting on his preparation, Pratt said, “Jack is such a complicated character. I had to dig deep to understand his confidence, his fear, and how quickly it turns into something darker.” He also shared that director Marc Munden encouraged him to study the swagger of classic characters like Malcolm McDowell to shape his performance.

Alongside his work on Lord of the Flies, Pratt has been filming the Harry Potter series for HBO, in which he plays the young Slytherin antagonist Draco Malfoy. Discussing the differences between the roles, Pratt explained, “The Harry Potter set is absolutely brilliant. It’s magical in every sense, and stepping into Draco’s shoes is a completely different challenge than surviving on a deserted island.”

He also opened up about juggling two demanding roles at such a young age: “I don’t know how I did that — in the space of two years. It’s been intense, but I’ve learned so much from both experiences.”

Pratt’s casting in Lord of the Flies places him at the center of a talented ensemble bringing Golding’s story to life, while his role as Draco marks a significant milestone in what promises to be a long-running adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved books. Reflecting on the journey ahead, Pratt said, “Both projects have been amazing in completely different ways. I just hope the audience connects with the characters as much as I have enjoyed playing them.”

Both projects are generating buzz ahead of their premieres, with Lord of the Flies set to debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this February and the Harry Potter series expected to launch on HBO and Max in 2027.