Netflix has announced the cast for its reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie', a series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. Alice Halsey, a young actress who debuted in 'Lessons in Chemistry', will play the role of Laura Ingalls. Joining her are Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald as Laura's parents, Charles and Caroline Ingalls, and Skywalker Hughes as her sister, Mary. The reboot is described as a blend of hopeful family drama, survival tale, and origin story of the American West, offering a new perspective on the frontier's challenges and successes. Melissa Gilbert, who starred in the original series, has defended the reboot against criticism from Megyn Kelly.

Alice Halsey, known for her debut in 'Lessons in Chemistry', has been cast as Laura Ingalls in the Netflix reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie'. She expressed her excitement and gratitude for the role on Instagram, highlighting her love for the 'Little House' books.

The reboot has attracted a cast that includes Luke Bracey and Crosby Fitzgerald as Laura's parents, Charles and Caroline Ingalls, and Skywalker Hughes as her older sister, Mary Ingalls.

This new adaptation aims to provide a fresh take on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books, blending elements of family drama, survival stories, and the history of the American West.

The original 'Little House on the Prairie', which aired in the '70s and '80s, featured stars like Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert, the latter of whom has publicly supported the reboot.

Melissa Gilbert defended the reboot after it faced criticism from commentator Megyn Kelly, emphasizing the show's potential to bring a new perspective to the beloved narrative.

The first stars of the Little House on the Prairie reboot series has been announced!

Back in January, it was revealed that Netflix is rebooting the beloved series, which was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder‘s books. The original series, which aired in the ’70s and ’80s, starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert.

On Friday (May 2), Variety revealed that Alice Halsey will be taking on the role of Laura Ingalls in the reboot.

Keep reading to find out more…Alice, now 10, made her acting debut at the age of 7 in the Apple TV+ series Lessons in Chemistry where she played Brie Larson‘s daughter.

The young actress confirmed her casting on Instagram, writing, “I love all of the Little House books so much, and I’m so excited and grateful to get to bring Laura to life! Thank you so much to the Little House creative team for putting your faith in me.”

Shortly after Alice‘s casting was announced, Variety also revealed that Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald, and Skywalker Hughes had joined the cast.

Luke and Crosby will be playing Laura’s parents, Charles and Caroline Ingalls, while Skywalker will be playing her older sister, Mary.

The logline for the Little House reboot states, “Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical ‘Little House’ books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.”

If you missed it, Melissa fiercely defended the Little House on the Prairie reboot following Megyn Kelly‘s criticism.