Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take on ‘Little House on the Prairie’
11-year-old actress Alice Halsey is set to lead Netflix's new adaptation of the classic series 'Little House on the Prairie'.
📍 The outcome
Netflix cast 11-year-old actress Alice Halsey to lead a new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. Halsey discussed watching the original series and revealed Melissa Gilbert's role in the reboot.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 53d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Who is the lead actress in the Netflix adaptation?
The lead role of Laura Ingalls is played by 11-year-old actress Alice Halsey.
Is Melissa Gilbert involved in the reboot?
According to HELLO! Magazine, Alice Halsey has revealed Melissa Gilbert's role in the new production.
How is Alice Halsey preparing for the role?
Halsey has stated that she is watching the original series.
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Netflix is developing a new take on 'Little House on the Prairie' starring 11-year-old Alice Halsey. Halsey is stepping into the role of Laura Ingalls as part of the streaming platform's adaptation of the legacy property.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, MSN, AOL, and HELLO! Magazine emphasizes Halsey's preparation for the role, noting that she is watching the original series and has praised Michael Landon as a 'genius.' Reports also indicate that the role of Melissa Gilbert in the reboot has been revealed by the child star.
Future coverage is expected to provide further details on the production and the specific nature of Melissa Gilbert's involvement in the new series.
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Who reported it (4)
- Alice Halsey embraces Laura Ingalls legacy in Netflix adaptation MSN · 57d ago
- Melissa Gilbert's role in Netflix Little House on the Prairie reboot revealed by child star HELLO! Magazine · 57d ago
- “Little House” Star Alice Halsey Calls Michael Landon a ‘Genius,’ Reveals She’s Watching the Original Series (Exclusive) AOL.com · 57d ago
- Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ The Hollywood Reporter · 57d ago broke it first
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