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Elle
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Netflix Announces the Cast for Its 'Little House on the Prairie' Adaptation
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Another beloved book series is getting the Netflix treatment. The streamer has announced a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie, helmed by showrunner and executive producer Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Vampire Diaries). 'I fell deeply in love with these books when I was 5 years old,' Sonnenshine told Netflix. '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.' Below, here's everything we know about the upcoming adaptation so far. Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the series (which has a total of nine books published from 1935 to 1971) was based on her childhood spent in the American Midwest in the late 1800s. The new adaptation promises to be 'part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West.' The cast will include several relative newcomers. Alice Halsey (Lessons in Chemistry, Days of Our Lives) will star as Laura Ingalls. Luke Bracey (Little Fires Everywhere, Elvis), Crosby Fitzgerald (Palm Royale, Abbott Elementary), and Skywalker Hughes will round out the Ingalls family as Charles, Caroline, and Mary, respectively. Jocko Sims, Warren Christie, Wren Zhawenim Gotts, Meegwun Fairbrother, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk will appear as series regulars, and Xander Cole will be recurring. Only two of the actors (Sims and Christie) will play people from the books, while the others will be entirely new characters. 'I am absolutely thrilled with the brilliant cast we have assembled,' Sonnenshine told Netflix. 'Each one of them brings something special to the Little House universe and will help make this story come alive for a whole new generation.' Not yet, but very soon! According to Deadline, production is set to begin next month in Winnipeg, Canada. No, but watch this space. This story will be updated.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Little House on the Prairie' reboot adds Jocko Sims as the Ingalls' real-life doctor
The cast of Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot continues to grow, and Jocko Sims just joined as a character whom fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series will remember. The New Amsterdam star will play Dr. George Tann, described by Netflix as "a generous and kind-hearted man with a charming bedside manner that makes him a connector within the community." Sims' character is based on the real-life Dr. Tann, who Wilder wrote about in her 1935 autobiographical novel Little House on the Prairie. According to the official LHOP website, Dr. Tann treated the Ingalls family when they all were stricken with malaria in Kansas. In addition to Sims, Netflix announced five more cast members: Warren Christie as John Edwards, a Civil War veteran from Tennessee; Meegwun Fairbrother as Mitchell, a farmer with "the most impressive homestead in the county"; Alyssa Wapanatǎhk as White Sun, Mitchell's wife; Wren Zhawenim Gotts as Good Eagle, daughter of Mitchell and White Sun; and Xander Cole as Little Puma, White Sun's younger brother, who "loves his big sister but also loves getting under her skin." Described by the streamer as "part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West," Little House on the Prairie will follow the Ingalls family and the Osage tribe members they encounter while living in Kansas. Earlier this month, Netflix revealed that Alice Halsey (Lessons in Chemistry) will play Laura Ingalls in the reboot, alongside Luke Bracey (Little Fires Everywhere) as Charles, Crosby Fitzgerald (Palm Royale) as Caroline, and Skywalker Hughes (I, Object) as Mary. While former Fox News host Megyn Kelly — who vowed to "destroy" the reboot if it was too "woke" — may not be pleased by the diverse cast, TV's original Half-Pint, Melissa Gilbert, is all for the new interpretation of Wilders' work. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in February about Netflix's reboot, Gilbert suggested that the series would be able "to do things that we didn't get to do necessarily so easily in the '70s," especially when it comes to casting. "They can make an actual point of hiring Native American actors to play the Native Americans, which we didn't do. We were certainly inclusive and open to it, but it wasn't a prerequisite," Gilbert said. "And now they can look at it with a new lens and say, 'This part should be played by Native American actors.' Bring in Dr. Tann, the actual Black doctor who treated the Ingalls family. Bring all of these people in and tell the story." Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Vampire Diaries) will serve as showrunner for Little House on the Prairie, which does not yet have a release date. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
San Francisco Chronicle
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Netflix reveals ‘Little House on the Prairie' revival cast
Netflix has cast a new Ingalls family for its upcoming ' Little House on the Prairie ' revival. 'Lessons in Chemistry' up-and-comer Alice Halsey has taken the lead role of Laura Ingalls, who also serves as a narrator, in the new project. The 10-year-old actor shared her excitement about the casting on Instagram last week, noting that she loves 'all of the Little House books' in Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series. Luke Bracey ('Holidate') and Crosby Fitzgerald ('Palm Royale') have been cast as parents Charles and Caroline Ingalls in the nostalgia-inducing adaptation, while Skywalker Hughes ('Joe Pickett') is set to play their eldest daughter, Mary. In addition to starring opposite Emma Roberts in the 2020 holiday rom-com, Bracey has been involved in the reboot of 'Point Break' (2015), the musical biopic 'Elvis' (2022) and the psychological thriller 'Mercy Road' (2023). Meanwhile, Fitzgerald has been recognized for her appearances on ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary'(2021-present) and the PBS biographical drama 'The First Lady' (2022). Hughes is best known for her recurring role on the Western crime series 'Joe Pickett' (2021-23) and the drama 'Ordinary Angels' (2024), which also starred Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson. The highly anticipated adaptation of the popular TV series was first announced by Netflix in January. Wilder's original book series was set primarily in the 1870s-90s, and the original show (1974-83) follows the Ingalls family as they travel from Wisconsin to Kansas to settle on the prairie. The streaming platform's new adaptation is helmed by showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine ('The Boys,' 'Vampire Diaries'). According to its tagline, the show will be 'part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West.' It's unclear if any of the original show's cast is set to make appearances in the upcoming project. Melissa Gilbert, who originated the role of Laura Ingalls, told People Magazine in February that it's 'a conversation to be had another day, or maybe not. 'My knee-jerk reaction is that I think they should create their own whole universe,' she continued, 'and maybe not try and cross things over too much or cross the streams as it were.'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Little House on the Prairie's Melissa Gilbert Issues Bold Response to Reboot Casting of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Little House on the Prairie star just sent a direct message to , the young actress cast as Laura Ingalls Wilder, in the upcoming Netflix reboot series. On May 2, Netflix announced the casting of child actress Halsey, 10, as Laura in the upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot. She recently starred in Lessons in Chemistry alongside . 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Gilbert, 60, portrayed Laura on the original show from 1974 to 1983—and she reacted to the big news via social media shortly after the announcement. "And…here she is. Wishing them and @thealicehalsey all the luck in the world!!" Gilbert declared on Instagram. "Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie series has found its Laura Ingalls!" Related: Gilbert continued, "The Little House books endure to this day because so many people see themselves in Laura. She is a disruptor. Honest to a fault. Questions authority. And she's our window into this adventure." In the comments, Gilbert's followers shared their reactions to the major casting update, giving Halsey a warm welcome. One Instagram user wrote, "Awww she is so adorable and she will carry your legacy as our Laura Ingalls Wilder so perfectly. Can't wait to go back to this tv show who has been with me my all life." Another declared, "She's so cute," as someone else shared, "Welcome laura❤️." A different fan commented, "Congratulations! I love the TV Show but also love the books and would love to see an adaptation that uses more of the source material." Meanwhile, yet another Instagram follower wrote, "Saw a photo of her and instantly felt transported back to Walnut Grove and my memories of your early years on Little House. How exciting!" A release date for the Little House on the Prairie reboot has not yet been announced. Next:
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Melissa Gilbert shares new child actress set to star as Laura in Netflix's 'Little House'
Melissa Gilbert shares new child actress set to star as Laura in Netflix's 'Little House' Show Caption Hide Caption Shannen Doherty credits Michael Landon with spurring acting career "Little House on the Prairie" star Shannen Doherty has credited her late co-star Michael Landon with honing her passion for acting. Bang Showbiz Netflix's reboot of the "Little House on the Prairie" has found its new little Laura. Melissa Gilbert, who starred as the original Laura Ingalls, took to Instagram on May 2 to help the streaming service share the casting news of the new show's first cast member Alice Halsey. Gilbert starred in the original version of the popular NBC show, which premiered in 1974 and still boasts a cult following in present day. The program, based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, inspired a generation of women and celebrated its 50th anniversary last year with dozens of fan events across America. "And…here she is. Wising them and @thealicehalsey all the luck in the world!!" Gilbert captioned the heartfelt post. "Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie series has found its Laura Ingalls! We are so thrilled to announce that Alice Halsey will be playing the iconic role of Laura Ingalls. Please give her a warm welcome to the Little House family!" How 'Little House on the Prairie' star Melissa Gilbert shaped a generation of women Gilbert added in her caption that "The 'Little House' books endure to this day because so many people see themselves in Laura. She is a disruptor. Honest to a fault. Questions authority. And she's our window into this adventure." Halsey is an alum of the Golden Globe-nominated miniseries "Lessons in Chemistry," starring Brie Larson, and the long-running NBC soap opera "Days of Our Lives," which now airs on streaming service Peacock. Gilbert spoke to USA TODAY about how "Little House" changed a generation of young people, in an interview published in April 2024. "The thing that moves me the most is when people tell me the stories of how 'Little House on the Prairie' impacted their lives, what their childhoods were like, and why it was so important to them," Gilbert told USA TODAY. "A lot of people have said – and I'm sure will continue to say to me – 'Look, you were my escape from a bad childhood.' … We taught a lot of lessons and provided a lot of escapist entertainment." Netflix 'Little House' will feature fresh take on beloved franchise Earlier this year, Netflix announced that it would produce its own version of "Little House" based on Ingalls Wilder's beloved books. "The new 'Little House on the Prairie' is part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West. The series will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier," a press release read about Netflix's fresh take on the tried-and-true program. Contributing: Laura Trujillo
