New 'Little House' remake will inspire you to rewatch the '70s TV series
Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie remake is generating viral interest by featuring surprising cameos from the original 1970s series cast.
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The brief
A new iteration of the Little House on the Prairie series on Netflix has drawn attention for its inclusion of original cast members. Coverage focuses on a specific, surprise appearance by the actress who played Nellie, as well as reports that Melissa Gilbert visited the set.
USA Today, Variety, Deadline, and Yahoo have provided reporting on the production. Future updates are expected to focus on developments regarding season two of the series.
Specific plot details for upcoming episodes remain limited as the production continues.
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Quick answers
Are original cast members appearing in the Netflix series?
Yes, coverage confirms that the actress who played Nellie made a cameo and that Melissa Gilbert was present on set.
What is the focus of the new series?
Reporting highlights the series' focus on the handmade world of the production and its integration of characters from the original 1970s show.
Is a second season confirmed?
Deadline reports that information regarding season two is currently being monitored.
Coverage (8)
- Little House on the Prairie Ending Explained: What’s Next for the Ingalls Family Netflix · 19h ago
- 'Little House on the Prairie' wild cameos explained, even Nellie USA Today · 19h ago
- 'Little House' cameos go wild USA Today · 19h ago
- Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Writer on Landing Fan Favorite From Original Series for That Scary Cameo Variety · 19h ago
- Little House on the Prairie's original Nellie is unrecognizable in surprise cameo Yahoo · 19h ago
- Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Season 2 So Far Deadline · 19h ago
- The Handmade World of Netflix’s New ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Series Yahoo · 19h ago
- ‘Little House’ Reboot Star Reveals Melissa Gilbert Was on Set Yahoo · 19h ago
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