At just 14, Lox Pratt has snagged two roles that would make actors twice his age green with envy. But here’s where it gets controversial: is he already typecast as the villain? The young British actor is set to star as Jack in the BBC’s highly anticipated Lord of the Flies adaptation, penned by the acclaimed Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden. But that’s not all—he’s also stepping into the shoes of Draco Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, alongside Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. And this is the part most people miss: Pratt’s uncanny resemblance to a young Tom Felton isn’t just a coincidence—it’s a passing of the torch as the wizarding world enters a new era.
In a candid Zoom interview, Pratt opens up about his whirlwind journey, from running wild with a spear in Malaysia to staging coups in Lord of the Flies. ‘I don’t know how I did that—in the space of two years,’ he admits, reflecting on his meteoric rise. But what’s truly fascinating is how he’s approached these complex characters. For Jack, he drew inspiration from Malcolm McDowell’s A Clockwork Orange and even Tommy Shelby’s commanding presence in Peaky Blinders. ‘It’s better than being stuck as the nice guy the entire time, isn’t it?’ he quips, though he admits he wouldn’t mind playing a hero someday.
But here’s the bold question: Are we seeing the birth of a typecast villain, or is Pratt’s range yet to be fully explored? While he’s quick to laugh off the idea, it’s hard not to wonder if Hollywood will keep him in the antagonist lane. After all, his portrayal of Draco Malfoy—a character he describes as ‘misunderstood’—already hints at a deeper complexity. ‘Jack Thorne was very insistent that Jack wasn’t a horrible person,’ Pratt reveals, shedding light on the nuanced approach to these often-villainized roles.
Beyond acting, Pratt’s ambitions are boundless. He’s already written a screenplay and dreams of directing, shadowing industry giants like James Cameron and Chloé Zhao. ‘I just want to be in the industry as much as I can and learn,’ he says, his passion undeniable. But as he juggles two iconic roles, one can’t help but ask: Is Lox Pratt the next big thing, or is he already boxed into a corner? Only time will tell—and we’ll be watching closely. What do you think? Is Pratt destined for villainy, or will he break the mold? Let’s debate in the comments!
