While we may not be totally on board for this Little House On The Prairie reboot, we know that it’s happening. We also believe that Netflix is going to give it the attention and care that it needs. BUT, that being said, we admit that we’re hoping that we’re proven wrong and it’s actually good, because we love the original series.
And today is a step towards proving us wrong. Netflix announced that they have cast Laura Ingalls.
Alice Halsey (she/her) (Lessons in Chemistry, Days of Our Lives) will play Laura Ingalls. But just who is Alice?
Alice Halsey launched her career at the age of 7 playing the hyper intelligent Madeline Zott, daughter of Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson), in the acclaimed Apple TV+ limited series LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY. Alice then joined the main cast of Disney Jr.’s animated television series KINDERGARTEN: THE MUSICAL, voicing the roles of twin sisters Kat and Ellie. Alice can currently be seen on the iconic daytime television series DAYS OF OUR LIVES playing the role of Rachel Black. Other favorite roles include a guest star on the new NIGHT COURT on NBC, and guest star roles on multiple animated series. Alice loves reading, writing, drawing, singing, playing piano, playing with friends and her older sister, and making people laugh.
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Since its original publication in the 1930s, the LITTLE HOUSE book series and brand have remained a constant in the global zeitgeist. The classic novels have sold over 73 million copies in more than 100 countries, translated into at least 27 languages. Most recently, 50 years after the 1974 show first debuted, Nielsen reports that fans of all generations have embraced the nostalgic sho,w garnering an astonishing 13.25 billion minutes of viewing in 2024 alone.
And a lot of people watch because they see themselves in Laura. Laura was the ultimate disruptor – honest, questioning, and adventurous. She knew that she had a place in the world she lives in, but also pushed the boundaries in a way that made her seem fearless.
Netflix describes Laura as “observant, tender, strong-willed, hot-tempered. She resists the bounds of 19th-century ladylike behavior — she likes to run barefoot and feel the sun on her face. She is curious and optimistic and fearless, like her father; resourceful and hardworking and honest, like her mother. She is quick to call out anyone who is cruel or unjust. She loves fiercely and unapologetically and is utterly devoted to her dog, Jack. She rubs some adults the wrong way — too many hard questions, too much personality, too much energy — but to the people who matter, she’s a bright light. She absorbs every detail she sees around her, collecting them for stories she will someday share with the world.”
Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Vampire Diaries, Archive 81) is the showrunner of the upcoming series. In addition, she will executive produce. Along with Sonnenshine, executive producers include Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, Dana Fox, and Susanna Fogel. Sarah Adina Smith is set to direct the first episode.
If you’re like us, you have your interest piqued by this. Netflix has given plenty of places to follow along with the journey – Little House Website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Youtube, and X.
Tell us your thoughts on the new Little House on the Prairie. We can’t wait to hear them.
