‘Little House on the Prairie’: Don’t Expect These Iconic Characters in the New Reboot

Casting for the Little House on the Prairie reboot is complete, and production on the eagerly anticipated Netflix series is well underway. Led by showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine, the new adaptation will draw directly from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, placing a sharper focus on the Ingalls family’s day-to-day survival. This version will offer a more authentic and gritty perspective than the comfy, nostalgic tone of the 1974 television classic.

The original series, which ran from 1974 to 1983, became a beloved staple in households for generations thanks to decades of syndication. Viewers grew up alongside the trials and triumphs of the Ingalls family and the colorful residents of Walnut Grove, forming deep attachments to characters who felt like neighbors.