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Netflix's “Lord of the Flies” Adaptation Safeguards Child Cast

5/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Netflix released an adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, directed by Marc Munden and adapted by Jack Thorne as a fable, now streaming.
The production supplied child psychologists, tutors and chaperones to support the under-12 cast.
Filming from July to December 2024 used speedboat trips, limited child work hours and night-scene tricks because after-dark shooting was banned.
After production the young cast kept friendships and a group chat.

History

Historical Context

In 1939 California enacted the Child Actor’s Bill—known as the Coogan Law—after Jackie Coogan learned most of his earnings were spent by his mother and stepfather. The law requires 15 % of a minor’s gross earnings to be held in trust and sets hour limits. Netflix’s 2024 “Lord of the Flies” series, directed by Marc Munden, follows that model with child psychologists and strict work-hour rules.

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Story summary

Netflix released an adaptation of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, directed by Marc Munden and adapted by Jack Thorne as a fable, now streaming.
The production supplied child psychologists, tutors and chaperones to support the under-12 cast.
Filming from July to December 2024 used speedboat trips, limited child work hours and night-scene tricks because after-dark shooting was banned.
After production the young cast kept friendships and a group chat.

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