Little House on the Prairie was quite the fan favorite back in the day. The beloved family-friendly drama set in Minnesota during the late 1800s aired on TV from 1974 to 1982. People loved the cast, which included the ever-popular Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, and Melissa Sue Anderson. (Landon passed away at age 54 from cancer, as did another star of the show, Victor French.) Sequels can never usually surpass the original, so folks are wondering what is in store for them with the planned reboot of Little House.
How could a new cast improve upon the old one, which was superb? Viewers took the actors to their hearts and warmed to their roles as well. Let's examine what we know about Little House 2.0 and see if it measures up.
Who Is Going To Be In The Little House On The Prairie Reboot On Netflix?
On May 2, Netflix announced the cast of the Little House reboot on
Fans Had Lots To Say About The New Version Of This Classic TV Show
Fans were eager to offer their opinions, which were all over the map. Some are joyful, others seem a bit more cautious, especially if they loved the original.
"Exciting cast! What are your hopes?"
"Great cast also Skywalker Huges literally has the name to be cast in star wars sometime"
"This cast is giving me major nostalgia feels"
"50/50 chance it gets totally recast before it airs for 'inclusion' reasons."
"The Ingalls are back. Can't wait to see this new take on a timeless classic."
"Nobody loves the original more than I. Im holding out judgment until I see it. I'm not expecting lightning in a bottle twice."
"Can't wait to see how this cast brings the heart of Walnut Grove back to life! If this hits like the original, we're in for something truly special. Who else grew up with the In-galls?"
One Exec Associated With The Reboot Respects The Original Greatly
The executive producer and showrunner for the new drama, Rebecca Sonnenshine, said this per the outlet. "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 audience."
