Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' Remake Casts Nellie Oleson for Season 2

The Netflix remake of 'Little House on the Prairie' has cast Willa Dunn as the iconic Season 2 villain, Nellie Oleson. This casting news comes ahead of the series premiere, with Dunn joining the show for its second season.

27 May, 16:00 — 27 May, 23:34

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The casting of Nellie Oleson is significant as she was a prominent antagonist in the original 'Little House on the Prairie' series. Her inclusion in the remake suggests a continuation of the character dynamics that made the original show compelling for audiences.

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‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot Finds Its Nellie Oleson: Willa Dunn Joins Netflix Series For Season 2

EXCLUSIVE: In one of the most anticipated castings for Season 2 of Netflix’s Little House On the Prairie, Willa Dunn (Only Murders in the Building) will play one of the most recognizable antagonists from the original series, Nellie Oleson. Dunn is joining the CBS Studios-produced adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books as a series […]

By Nellie Andreeva

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screen-rantMixed75d ago

Netflix's Little House On The Prairie Remake Casts Iconic Season 2 Villain Ahead Of Series Premiere

Netflix's new remake of a classic 43-year-old Western, Little House on the Prairie, casts an iconic villain for season 2 ahead of its series premiere.

By Adam Bentz

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‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot Finds Its Nellie Oleson: Willa Dunn Joins Netflix Series For Season 2

Netflix's Little House On The Prairie Remake Casts Iconic Season 2 Villain Ahead Of Series Premiere

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‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot Finds Its Nellie Oleson: Willa Dunn Joins Netflix Series For Season 2

Netflix's Little House On The Prairie Remake Casts Iconic Season 2 Villain Ahead Of Series Premiere

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