David McKenna
| David McKenna | |
|---|---|
| File:David McKenna photographed by Christopher Farr 2026.jpgDavid McKenna photographed by Christopher Farr 2026.jpg Irish actor David McKenna photographed by Christopher Farr | |
| Born | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2025–present |
David McKenna is an Irish child actor, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1] He is known for his role in the BBC television adaptation of Lord of the Flies as Piggy and for his upcoming role in Netflix’s film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, where he is expected to portray Digory Kirke.[2]
Career
McKenna made his television debut in the BBC adaptation of William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, playing the character Piggy in the four-part series. Filming took place in Malaysia and the United Kingdom, with the series released on BBC iPlayer in February 2026.[3]
In August 2025, reports from set photography and production coverage identified McKenna as one of the young lead actors on Netflix’s film adaptation of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, where he is said to be portraying Digory Kirke alongside actress Beatrice Campbell.[4]
Personal life
David McKenna was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He began acting at a young age and has also been involved in musical theatre. McKenna has spoken publicly about significant health challenges he faced early in life, including kidney failure as an infant and receiving life-saving kidney transplants donated by both his father and later his mother. McKenna has reflected on these experiences in connection with his growth and pursuit of acting roles.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lord of the Flies | Piggy | BBC One / BBC iPlayer adaptation[6][circular reference] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Narnia: The Magician's Nephew | Digory Kirke | Upcoming; filming 2025[7] |
References
- ↑ https://www.davidmckenna.actor/biography#:~:text=About%20David%20McKenna,compelling%20performances%20that%20captivate%20audiences.
- ↑ "David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'". What's on Netflix. August 11, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Lord of the Flies star reveals he has kidneys from both parents". Evening Standard. February 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ "David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'". What's on Netflix. August 11, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Lord of the Flies star reveals he has kidneys from both parents". Evening Standard. February 2026. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Lord of the Flies (TV series)". Wikipedia. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ "David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell Cast As Young Leads in Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'". What's on Netflix. August 11, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
External links
- David McKenna at IMDb
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