Is the new little house in the meadow a bad idea? The casting reacts
Fans do not have to worry according to Alison Arngrim (alias Nellie Oleson) who explain that this new version will be closer to the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The announcement of the reboot of The little house in the meadow arouses great concern among fans of the cult series of the 1970s. But the actors Dean Butler And Alison Arngrimemblematic figures of the original program, are not standing against the idea of a reboot and try to appease the fears that this new version could tarnish the heritage of the soap.
In a recent interview with Remind, Alison Arngrimwhich embodied the formidable Nellie Oleson, underlined the ambivalence of reactions: “There are two types of fans. Some are overexcited and consider this reboot as a blessing, while others fiercely oppose any reinterpretation, believing that the series was perfect and that should not be touched. “”
Faced with these apprehensions, Arngrim wanted to clarify that this new adaptation will not be a simple “reboot” in the traditional sense of the term. Indeed, the series aims to be more faithful to the original novels of Laura Ingalls Wilder that the television version produced by Michael Landon. “”The idea that the series will radically move away from books and go in a strange direction is unfounded! “ Besides, Trip Friendlyexecutive producer of the project and son of one of the original producers, Ed Friendlywill ensure compliance with the work and will not hesitate to “stop the project“If he were to move away from his essence, she said.
Dean Butlerinterpreter of Almanzo in the original series, abounds in this direction. He insists that this new production will not try to sing the approach to Michael Landon. “”It will never be what Michael did. He was a unique creator with an exceptional talent to capture the emotion of the public. The new creative team could also have a form of magic, but it will be a different magic. “
As for a possible appearance of original actors in this project, Arngrim has confirmed that “person in the original cast will resume their role“, Obviously … however, she says she is open to a cameo and joke by adding:”I have always said to laugh that I am finally old enough today to play Mrs. Oleson (Nellie’s mother in the original series) when I am called! “
This news Small house in the meadow will be seen on Netflix. No date.
