Overview

• Alice Halsey, known for roles in 'Lessons in Chemistry' and 'Days of Our Lives,' has been cast as Laura Ingalls in Netflix’s reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie.'
• Halsey is the first confirmed cast member for the series, which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical novels.
• The reboot is described as a blend of family drama, survival story, and an exploration of the American West's origins, with Laura as the central character.
• Rebecca Sonnenshine serves as showrunner, with a team of executive producers including Joy Gorman Wettels, Trip Friendly, Dana Fox, and Susanna Fogel; Sarah Adina Smith is directing the first episode.
• The original 'Little House' TV series remains popular, generating 13.25 billion viewing minutes on Peacock in 2024, while Wilder's books have sold over 73 million copies worldwide.