Netflix has announced Alice Halsey (she/her), known for Lessons in Chemistry and Days of Our Lives, will star as Laura Ingalls in the upcoming reboot of Little House on the Prairie.
Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the new adaptation follows Laura’s life on the American frontier in the 19th century. The character is depicted as honest, curious, strong-willed, and quick-tempered. She is described as questioning authority and resisting conventional expectations of ladylike behavior. She enjoys the outdoors, is devoted to her dog Jack, and is deeply observant of the world around her.
In the series, Laura navigates a childhood shaped by both daily responsibilities and the challenges of frontier life. The story includes family dynamics, survival, work, and the freedoms and dangers of the era. The role is written as a series regular.
Halsey takes on the role originally played by Melissa Gilbert in the NBC series that aired from 1974 to 1983.
Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the reboot.
