AI Generated Image
A New ‘Little House’ Expands and Updates the Prairie
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Joy Gorman Wettels, a producer for Netflix’s new adaptation of "Little House on the Prairie," was filming a Christmas Eve scene on a soundstage in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- The set featured a full-scale log cabin and a field of artificial snow, recreating the classic prairie environment from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book.
- Wettels reflected on the craftsmanship depicted in the series, highlighting Pa’s skills in making a willow sapling rocking chair for Ma.
- The production chose Winnipeg for filming, prompting questions about the availability of affordable prairie locations in the United States.
