The Little House on the Prairie cast, then and now: What's happened to the stars in the 43 years since the hit show ended

More than 50 years on from the premiere of heart-warming TV drama Little House on the Prairie, a new version is in production for Netflix.The new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books which are based on her life in the American Midwest during the late 1800s, has already been renewed for Season 2 ahead of its premiere on July 9.While the 2026 series is an adaptation of Ingalls' stories and not the TV show, the news has got us reminiscing about the cast of the original drama.Want the official inside scoop on MAFS, unfiltered and unseen? Watch After The Dinner Party hereIn particular many fans will be thinking about beloved late actor Michael Landon when Aussie Luke Bracey delivers his take on Charles 'Pa' Ingalls – the character Landon made famous.Here is a look at the Little House on the Prairie cast then and now:Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls Wilder: ThenLaura is essentially the main character of the series and known for being a spirited young girl who wasn't interested in doing any of the activities expected of a young lady at the time.The second eldest child in the Ingalls family, Laura quickly became rivals with Nellie Olsen after moving to Walnut Grove.Laura later marries Almanzo Wilder and their marriage was the focus of a spin-off series Little House: A New Beginning.Melissa Gilbert: Now