Last year, Little House on the Prarie celebrated its 50th anniversary. And it is still a very popular series in syndication by fans new and old.
It seemed like Michael Landon created a timeless family drama that did not need to be remade. However, today, Netflix announced, “Little House on the Prairie, a reimagining of the Laura Ingalls Wilder book series, is coming to Netflix!
“Part family drama, part survival tale, and part origin story, the series will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the American West.”
The streamer is keeping it in the family of the OG program because the son of the man who bought the rights to the books in 1972 is producing this updated version of the classic story.
“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,” said Trip Friendly from Friendly Family Productions said in a statement. “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.”
I really hope they ask Alison Arngrim to play Mrs.Oleson. How amazing would it be if Nellie grew up to play her mom? That is, if the show is based on the third book in the franchise when the Ingalls move to Walnut Grove, Minnesota.
