Northern Irish actor David McKenna is quickly proving he is one to watch following his performance as Piggy in the BBC TV adaptation of Lord of the Flies, released February 2026.

The 14 year old received critical acclaim for the role, earning himself a Gotham TV Award nomination for outstanding supporting performance. February 2027 will see the release of his latest project, Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, where McKenna takes on the titular role of Digory Kirke, acting alongside Hollywood giants Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan. With such impressive credits already on his CV, this is surely the start of a prosperous career for the young actor.