When the Director asked the Writer who he visualised in the role, the Writer replied, 'Someone like Jake Pratt, the cheeky comedian kid from Britain's Got Talent'. He had always pictured him as a modern age Milky Bar Kid, fair-haired and with a mischievous side. The Director didn't look for someone 'like' Jake Pratt, but contacted his agent and got the kid himself. A great start and excellent choice for the lead role.