Little House on the Prairie Cast on OG series, Melissa Gilbert's Blessing & Luke's HEARTTHROB Label!

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The stars of Netflix's upcoming reboot of Little House on the Prairie are sharing how they've embraced the beloved classic while bringing a fresh perspective to its iconic characters.

Honoring the original

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the cast discussed stepping into roles made famous by the original television series.

Among the highlights:

• Alice Halsey revealed she received encouragement and support from Melissa Gilbert, who famously portrayed Laura Ingalls in the original series.

• Halsey said Gilbert's blessing gave her confidence as she prepared to take on the iconic role.

Filling big shoes

Luke Bracey reacted to being compared to Michael Landon, who played Charles Ingalls in the original show.

Bracey laughed about inheriting Landon's longtime "heartthrob" reputation, saying it's both flattering and a little intimidating.

Preparing for the reboot

The cast also shared how they approached their characters:

• Crosby Fitzgerald spoke about researching Caroline Ingalls to create her own interpretation.

• Skywalker Hughes called being cast in the series a "dream come true."

Premiere date

The new version of Little House on the Prairie begins streaming July 9 on Netflix.

Bottom line

The cast of Netflix's Little House on the Prairie reboot says they're honoring the legacy of the original series while making the beloved characters their own, with Melissa Gilbert offering her support to the next generation of Ingalls family stars.