Netflix is officially developing a Little House On the Prairie reboot of NBC’s classic 1970s Western drama, which was based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s best-selling book series of the same name.
“The reimagining will center around Charles, his wife Caroline and their daughters Laura and Mary as they leave Wisconsin to settle in Independence, KS. There will be Osage characters, as the first season is based on the book Little House on the Prairie,” reads the logline.
Who is involved in the Little House On the Prairie reboot?
The Little House On the Prairie reboot will be executive produced by showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Vampire Diaries), whose love for the original book series inspired her to become a writer and a filmmaker. The project will also be executive produced by Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions. The latter’s father, former NBC executive Ed Friendly, was the one who acquired the film and TV rights to the Wilder’s novel series in 1972.
“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,” Friendly 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.”
The original show was developed by Blanche Hanalis, with Ed Friendly executive producing. It starred Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay Sidney Greenbush, and more. The drama ran on-air for nine seasons from 1974-1983.
(Source: Deadline)
