First Look at DAYS Alum Alice Halsey in Little House on the Prairie Reboot. A familiar face is stepping into a whole new world 🌾✨ One fan favorite is trading Salem for something very different—and the first look has people talking 👀 Even former co-stars are showing love. Ready to see this next chapter unfold? 🎬
Alice Halsey was a fan favorite on Days of our Lives as Rachel Black. She’s about to show off her amazing acting talent in another series. The soap star plays Laura in the Little House on the Prairie reboot and just gave fans a first look at the show.
Key Takeaways
- Alice Halsey shares trailer for Little House on the Prairie.
- The young actress shines in the first-look footage.
- Halsey gets mad props from her former DAYS co-stars.
It’s no secret that Halsey left DAYS to take on the role of Laura Ingalls, following in the footsteps of Melissa Gilbert. Halsey posted the Little House on the Prairie trailer to her Instagram to tease her latest gig. 
Halsey narrates the trailer that shows the Ingalls making a new life for themselves on the Prairie. “Once upon a time, Ma and Pa and Mary and Laura left the Big Woods of Wisconsin and moved to the prairie, where a new life was waiting for them. Every day and every night was an adventure. And even though they were all alone, and very small against the sky and the stars, they were happy. Because they were a family, and they were together,” she declares.
The young star captures Laura’s midwestern accent perfectly, with a slight twang. Halsey seems made for the role, fitting right into the period and lighting up as Laura takes in her new life.
Little House on the Prairie also stars Luke Bracey (Charles), Crosby Fitzgerald (Caroline), and Skywalker Hughes (Mary). The reboot not only follows the books based on the real Laura Ingalls Wilder but also the TV show, which ran from 1974 to 1983.
Several of Halsey’s former DAYS co-stars popped into the comments to sing her praises. Dan Feuerriegel (EJ) made a joke about her being “trigger happy” because Rachel shot his alter ego EJ, but he did leave plenty of emojis to make it clear he was kidding.
Cherie Jimenez (Gabi) called the trailer “Amazing” while Halsey’s former on-screen dad Eric Martsolf (Brady) left a heart emoji for her.
Fans will have to wait a little longer to see Halsey in her new role. Little House on the Prairie drops on Netflix on July 9.
The time has come for Days of Our Lives fans to say good-bye to one of the show’s brightest young talents. Alice Halsey, who has played Rachel Black since last year and quickly impressed viewers with her work as the crafty daughter of Kristen DiMera and Brady Black, completed filming last year after she was cast in Netflix’s upcoming reboot of Little House on the Prairie. Now the actress revealed on Instagram that her final airdate on DAYS is Wednesday, March 4. In the same post, she wrote an emotional farewell to her daytime home.
Parting Words
“My final episode as Rachel Black airs tomorrow,” began Halsey’s message, which was posted on March 3. “After shooting 56 episodes of Days of Our Lives in nine months, it was not easy to say goodbye to my friends in the cast and crew who had become like family. I will be forever grateful for the privilege to play such a fascinating, complicated character and to be a part of this epic story.” 
Halsey’s farewell to the show was accompanied by a carousel of images of the young actress with her co-stars, including Salem grandmother Deidre Hall (Marlena) and her on-screen parents, Stacy Haiduk (Kristen) and Eric Martsolf (Brady). She ended her message by writing, “Thank you to everyone at Days – I miss you guys!! – and to all of the incredible fans for your support of my turn as Rachel Black!”
Martsolf was one of the first to react to the post, writing in the comment section, “I will miss you like bonkers! I will treasure being your tv Dad before your obvious ascent into superstardom. Love ya Alice.❤️” He then took to his own Instagram to pay tribute to Halsey, writing, “This little star is wrapping up here time as my tv daughter on Days tomorrow. Once in awhile as a thespian you get to swap lines and time with what you know to be a true talent. Alice, you impressed me from day one, and I will miss sharing scenes with you. Now go conquer the prairie, superstar . Love, E.”
Greg Rikaart (Leo) also chimed in on Halsey’s past, writing, “Gonna be fun watching you soar. 💫” Declared Rachel Boyd (Sophia). “You are a rock star!!! 🌟 miss you my miniii.” “So proud of you kid,” echoed Martha Madison (Belle). “I’m a forever fan. Go get em.” Cary Christopher, who recently ended his own run as Thomas DiMera, shared well wishes, too, writing, “Alice, you were so incredible on the show and I’m so happy to have become friends with you!! Can’t wait to see you shine on Little House on the Prairie.”
Speaking of Halsey’s new series, Little House on the Prairie is set to debut on July 9th with Halsey playing the lead role of Laura Ingalls — and Deadline reports that Netflix has renewed the show for a second season. Enthused Halsey in a separate Instagram post, “We’re headed back to the prairie!! I am more excited than I can put into words. While we wait for the premiere of season one on July 9th, I am so grateful to be gearing up for season two!!! 🎉 😁”