Little House on the Prairie went down in history as one of the most beloved ’70s shows, and its reboot is on the way half a century later. Netflix ordered a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved book series, which hails from showrunner and executive producer Rebecca Sonnenshine.
Netflix’s official logline describes the new adaptation as a “part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West.” It will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier, drawing inspiration from Wilder’s semi-autobiographical book series.
Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series at Netflix, said they’re excited to share the enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story. She also promised that Sonnenshine’s “vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic.”
Sonnenshine’s previous credits include The Boys and The Vampire Diaries. In addition to serving as the showrunner of this reboot, she’s also coming on board as one of the executive producers alongside Joy Gorman Wettels of Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, plus Dana Fox and Susanna Fogel.
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series Little House on the Prairie produced eight children’s novels and inspired a hit series of the same name, which ran on NBC for nine seasons between 1974 and 1983.
