Little House on the Prairie (upcoming TV series)
| Little House on the Prairie | |
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| Genre | Family drama |
| Based on | Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| Screenplay by | Rebecca Sonnenshine |
| Directed by | Sarah Adina Smith |
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| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Joy Gorman Wettels Dana Fox Susanna Fogel |
| Producer | Trip Friendly |
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| Network | Netflix |
Little House on the Prairie is an upcoming television series adapted from the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The series was commissioned by Netflix in January 2025.
Cast
- Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls
- Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls
- Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls
- Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls
- Warren Christie as John Edwards
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell
- Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Good Eagle
- Alyssa Wapanatǎhk as White Sun
- Jocko Sims as Dr. George Tann
Production
Development
The series is produced by Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions and adapted from the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. A previous series of the same name, which ran for over 200 episodes on NBC between 1974 and 1983, was produced by his father, Ed Friendly. The series, commissioned by Netflix in January 2025, has Rebecca Sonnenshine as showrunner.[1] Production is expected to run between June and October in Winnipeg, Canada. The director is Sarah Adina Smith and executive producers are also Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Dana Fox and Susanna Fogel.[2]
Speaking in February 2025, actress Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on the entire run of the earlier series, said she had no issue with the new adaptation and that there was "plenty of room" for "someone else's interpretation".[3]
Casting
In April 2025, 10 year-old child actress Alice Halsey was cast in the role of Laura Ingalls,[4] with Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, and Skywalker Hughes cast the following month in the roles of Charles, Caroline, and Mary respectively.[5] Later cast were Warren Christie as John Edwards, Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell, Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Good Eagle, Alyssa Wapanatǎhk as White Sun and Jocko Sims as Dr. George Tann.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2025.[7] Filming locations include Winnipeg, Canada.[8]
References
- ^ Perry, Kevin E G (30 January 2025). "Netflix announces Little House On The Prairie reboot after original's streaming resurgence". Independent. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (22 March 2025). "'Little House On the Prairie' Reboot For Netflix Begins Search For Ingalls Family Members". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ Baldwin, Kristen (6 February 2025). "Melissa Gilbert supports Little House reboot: 'There's plenty of room' for new stories". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 May 2025). "Little House On The Prairie' Netflix Reboot Finds Its Laura Ingalls In 'Lessons Of Chemistry's Alice Halsey". Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2 May 2025). "Little House On The Prairie Reboot Rounds Out Ingalls Family By Casting Charles, Caroline & Mary". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (10 June 2025). "'Little House On The Prairie': Ingalls Family & More In First Cast Photos As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Leia (10 June 2025). "Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Reboot Begins Filming, Drops First Photos of the New Ingalls Family Cast Together". Variety. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (10 June 2025). "Netflix's LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Starts Shooting in Winnipeg". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved 10 June 2025.