Apparently Netflix is laying the groundwork to bring the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House on the Prairie” books back to television as a new streaming series that now has the green light:
According to Variety, Netflix recently greenlit a modern reboot of the American classic book series, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie, which was a hit NBC show in the 70s, starring Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. Wanting to adapt the books more closely as a long-time fan of Wilder’s work, Sonnenshine will act as showrunner and executive producer of the new Western series. Sonnenshine told the outlet how she hopes to honor both fans of the books and of the TV show.
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With more than 73 million copies of the beloved books being sold to date and over 200 episodes of the original NBC series, the new take on the classic is bound to draw a crowd. The original series was even one of the most streamed shows of 2024, according to Variety.
No immediate information is available on when the series is expected to air.
That has to be good news for future DeSmet SD tourism, home of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum, and the Ingalls homestead.
They need to give Charles Ingalls a beard.
This is good. My grandchildren will love it.
I have found younger generations do not appreciate old entertainment. When I was a kid, I disliked all my parent’s shows. However, as I have gotten older, I like them now.
I’m excited for the “re-imaging!” Gay Indians?
African-American Pa! Maybe a lesbian sister and
and Laura herself dealing with gender dysphoria!
Can’t wait!
This will not make SD proud.
Amy Schumer: Plays Caroline Ingalls
Pedro Pascal: Plays Charles Ingalls
Emma Stone: Plays Laura
Timothée Chalamet: Plays Albert
Billie Eilish: Plays Carrie
Florence Pugh: Plays Mary
Bradley Cooper: Plays Adam
Anja Taylor-Joy: Plays Nellie Oleson
Pete Davidson: Plays Willie Oleson
Supporting characters
Tina Fey: Plays Harriet Oleson
Paul Rudd: Plays Nels Oleson
Danny DeVito: Plays Mr. Hanson
Christopher Walken: Plays Doc Baker
Tom Hanks: Plays the Reverend Alden
Tilda Swinton: Plays Miss Beadle
This is not the cast but to be sure, it will not be true to the books.