Netflix to Reboot 'Little House on the Prairie,' Showrunner & Details Revealed
Netflix is gearing up to create a reboot of Little House on the Prairie.
The original series, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder‘s books, was a staple when it aired in the ’70s and ’80s and still has a devoted following today.
On Wednesday (January 29), it was revealed that the streaming platform would put a fresh spin on the series. Additional details, including the showrunner, have been revealed.
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According to reporting by The Hollywood Reporter, the new series is “part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West” that will serve up a “kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.”
Rebecca Sonnenshine was tapped to serve as showrunner.
“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 global audience with Netflix,” she said in a statement shared with the outlet.
Jinny Howe, VP drama series for Netflix issued a statement: “Little House on the Prairie has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we’re excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story. Rebecca’s vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic.”
The Little House on the Prairie reboot was first announced in 2020 and was expected to be handled by Paramount. It follows the original show, which ran from 1974 to 1983.