Picture: The original cast of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie, one of the most beloved pieces of American literature, is receiving a brand new adaptation at Netflix, helmed by The Boys executive producer Rebecca Sonnenshine. The Ingalls family has been cast, and filming is expected to begin in June 2025.
Little House on the Prairie is an upcoming Netflix Original period drama that will ” reimagine ” Laura Ingalls Wilder’s autobiographical children’s novel. The story will also differ from the one told in the beloved Michael Landon series, which aired between 1974 and 1983 on NBC.
The Boys EP Rebecca Sonnenshine is the series’s showrunner and an executive producer.
“I fell deeply in love with these books when I was five years old. They inspired me to become a writer and a filmmaker, and I am honored and thrilled to be adapting these stories for a new global audience with Netflix.”
– Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine on Little House on the Prairie.
Picture: Rebecca Sonnenshine, executive producer and showrunner of Little House on the Prairie – Phillip Faraone / Getty Images
She is joined by executive producers Susanna Fogel, Dana Fox, Joy Gorman Wettels, Trip Friendly.
“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. I am thrilled by our talented creative team led by Rebecca Sonnenshine who are bringing these beloved stories about family, community, and survival to longtime fans and new generations.”
– Executive producer Trip Friendly.
What is the plot of Little House on the Prairie?
It follows the Ingalls family’s move from their Wisconsin farm to a log house in Montgomery County, Kansas, in 1869. Their new home was built on Native American territory, but Laura’s father had heard that the government planned to open the territory to white settlers and thus took the risk to settle his family.
The family faces risks and perils during their two-year stay in Kansas, including falling ill, starting a new farm, and land disputes with Native Americans and the U.S. Government.
The novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Who is in the cast of Little House on the Prairie?
Four of the Ingalls family, including Laura, have now been cast!
Alice Halsey will play Laura Ingalls, the series’ lead character, and the second child of Charles and Caroline. The young actress has starred in several roles in television shows such as Chemistry, Night Court, Days of Our Lives, and Kindergarten: The Musical.
Luke Bracey will play Charles Ingalls, the father of Laura and Mary, and the husband of Caroline. Bracey has starred in films such as Mercy Road, Elvis, Hacksaw Ridge, Point Break, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
Crosby Fitzgerald will play Caroline Ingalls, the mother of Laura and Mary, and the wife of Charles. The actress has starred in television shows such as Palm Royale, The First Lady, and The Bad-Ass Heiress Returns After Divorce. She will also star in Hulu’s upcoming horror series, Amanda: A Coming of Age Horror.
Skywalker Hughes will play Mary Ingalls, Laura’s older sister, and Charles, Caroline’s oldest child. The young actress has lent her voice acting to animated shows, such as PAW Patrol, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, and Blue’s Clues & You. She has also starred in shows such as Accused and Joe Pickett.
In late May 2025, Netflix added a further six to the cast, bringing the total number up to 10:
- Jocko Sims (New Amsterdam) plays Dr. George Tann, a generous, kind-hearted physician with a charming bedside manner and a talent for bringing people together within the community. (Series Regular)
- Warren Christie (The Watchful Eye) plays John Edwards, a Civil War veteran from Tennessee with a gregarious personality and an air of mystery who draws attention from nearly every woman in the county—possibly even some who are married. (Series Regular)
- Wren Zhawenim Gotts (Echo) plays Good Eagle, the imaginative child of Mitchell and White Sun, known in the family for a vivid storytelling spirit. (Series Regular)
- Meegwun Fairbrother (Avatar, The Sticky, Burden of Truth) plays Mitchell, a tender-hearted Kansas farmer who built one of the county’s most impressive homesteads while raising a family. (Series Regular)
- Alyssa Wapanatǎhk (Peter Pan and Wendy) plays White Sun, a sharp-witted and striking presence with strong opinions and a more cynical outlook than Mitchell. (Series Regular)
- Xander Cole (People of the West, You Can Take It With You) plays Little Puma, White Sun’s younger brother, a good-hearted but stubborn figure still trying to carve out a place in the world—often by playfully provoking a beloved older sibling. (Recurring Guest Star)
What is the production status of Little House on the Prairie?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
While the cast of the series is still being finalized, it has been confirmed that filming for Little House on the Prairie is set to begin on June 10th, 2025, and will continue until October 3rd, 2025, with filming taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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