'Little House on the Prairie' has shaped several generations. Now Netflix is bringing back the story of the Ingalls in a new edition. The streaming service has released a first teaser trailer, showing the new main characters in atmospheric images of new beginnings, nature and family closeness.
This makes it clear that the series not only aims to draw on familiar memories but also to appeal to a new generation who are experiencing Laura Ingalls Wilder's material on screen for the first time.
Netflix relies on Laura Ingalls Wilder once again
Like the earlier TV version, the new series is based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. More details were not known for a long time.
This shows that the production aims to combine several levels: the life of a family, the harsh everyday life on the prairie and the historical context of a time that still fascinates many series fans today.
Teaser tells of the departure of the Ingalls family
The short trailer focuses on vast landscapes and a calm narrative voice. The first images are shown in the video: "Once upon a time, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura left the Big Woods of Wisconsin."
These lines do not focus on adventure or drama, but on the family cohesion that had already characterized the earlier version of the story.
Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey play the parents
Netflix is relying on a fresh ensemble for the new Ingalls. Actress Crosby Fitzgerald takes on the role of Caroline Ingalls, while actor Luke Bracey can be seen as Charles Ingalls. Laura is played by Alice Halsey, Mary by Skywalker Hughes. Other cast members include Jocko Sims, Warren Christie, Meegwun Fairbrother and Alyssa Wapanatâhk.
However, the sight of the new actors in the familiar roles is likely to be quite unfamiliar for die-hard 'Little House on the Prairie' fans. After all, stars such as Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert have shaped the iconic characters over the years.
Then the new series starts
However, curious fans will have to be patient until the new series starts. The 'Little House on the Prairie' reboot is set to start on Netflix on July 9. A further season has even already been confirmed. Whether the new edition can top the success of the original remains to be seen.
