Netflix has an “epic” reboot of classic 1970s and 80s TV series Little House on the Prairie in the pipeline that you won’t want to miss – and it looks like it will very much be its “own” version.
Like the original, the new show is based on the classic children’s book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, which were inspired by her upbringing in the American Midwest.
However, the Netflix revival is touted as a new take on the stories, described as a “reimagining” and “transformed adaptation” for “a 21st-century audience”.
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The show will take the form of “part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West”, with “a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier”, according to the synopsis.
The story will focus on the “bright, honest, authority-questioning” protagonist Laura Ingalls (played by Lessons in Chemistry’s Alice Halsey) and her family.
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The Boys’ Rebecca Sonnenshine is adapting the series alongside acting as showrunner, and has spoken of how important Wilder’s series was to her growing up.
“I fell deeply in love with these books when I was 5 years old,” she told Tudum. “They inspired me to become a writer and a filmmaker, and I am honored and thrilled to be adapting these stories for a new audience.”
She will executive produce alongside Trip Friendly (whose father Ed was an executive producer on the original TV show), Joy Gorman Wettels (13 Reasons Why), Dana Fox (Wicked) and Susanna Fogel (A Small Light).
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“It has been a long-held dream of mine to carry on my father’s legacy and adapt Wilder’s classic American stories for a 21st-century audience in a way that brings together fans of both the books and the original television series,” Friendly said.
Sarah Adina Smith, who has directed on Lessons in Chemistry and Legion, is on board as the pilot director.
“Little House on the Prairie has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we’re excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story,” Netflix’s vice president, Drama Series, Jinny Howe, added.
“Rebecca’s vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic.”
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Who is in Little House on the Prairie?
Alongside Halsey, Little House on the Prairie will star:
• Luke Bracey (Elvis) as Charles Ingalls
• Crosby Fitzgerald (Palm Royale) as Caroline Ingalls
• Skywalker Hughes (Accused) as Mary Ingalls
• Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam) as Dr George Tann
• Warren Christie (The Watchful Eye) as John Edwards
• Meegwun Fairbrother (Murdoch Mysteries) as Mitchell
• Alyssa Wapanatǎhk (Riverdale) as White Sun
• Wren Zhawenim Gotts (Echo) as Good Eagle
• Xander Cole (You Can Take It With You) as Little Puma
• Ryan Robbins (Riverdale) as Russell Kind
• Barrett Doss (Station 19) as Emily Henderson
• Mary Holland (Nightbitch) as Jemma James
• Michael Hough (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) as Eli James
• Kowen Cadorath (SkyMed) as Caleb
• Thosh Collins (Reservation Dogs) as Louis
• Maclean Fish (Shoresy) as Adam Scott
• Rebecca Amzallag (Titans) as Lacey Aubert
When will Little House on the Prairie premiere?
A firm release date is yet to be announced, but filming commenced in summer 2025, so we should expect the series on Netflix by 2026 at the earliest.
Little House on the Prairie will stream on Netflix.
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