Lox Pratt

Lachlan "Lox" Pratt (born 3 June 2012) is an English teen 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.

Career In 2024, Lox 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. Filming took place in Malaysia. 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.

In June 2025, HBO announced that Pratt would play Draco Malfoy in its upcoming television adaptation of the Harry Potter novel series. Filming was scheduled to begin in summer 2025, ahead of an expected release in 2026.

Personal life 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.

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.

Filmography 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