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The Little Rascals (1994) Cast: Where Are Spanky, Alfalfa, And Darla Now In 2025? The Shocking Truth Behind The 'Our Gang' Curse

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The 1994 film adaptation of *The Little Rascals* remains one of the most beloved nostalgic comedies of the 90s, but 31 years later, the lives of the *He-Man Woman Haters Club* members have taken truly unexpected turns. As of December 23, 2025, the child stars who brought Spanky, Alfalfa, and Darla to life have largely stepped away from Hollywood, with one even embracing a radical new life as a Catholic homesteader. Their current lives are a fascinating glimpse into the reality of child stardom and the enduring legacy of the *Our Gang* series. The curiosity surrounding the cast’s whereabouts is intense, especially given the dark history of the original *Our Gang* stars. From tragic deaths to bizarre misfortunes, the so-called "Our Gang Curse" has long been a whispered Hollywood legend, making the peaceful, albeit surprising, post-stardom lives of the 1994 cast all the more remarkable. This article dives into the current status of the main actors and explores the enduring myth of the curse.

The Little Rascals (1994) Main Cast: Biography and 2025 Updates

The core group of the 1994 film, directed by Penelope Spheeris, captured the hearts of a new generation. Here is a look at the key players and their latest updates as of late 2025.

Travis Tedford as Spanky McFarland (The Leader)

  • Full Name: Travis Tedford
  • Date of Birth: August 19, 1988
  • Age (as of 2025): 37 years old
  • Role: George "Spanky" McFarland, the charismatic president of the *He-Man Woman Haters Club*.
  • Post-Rascals Career: Tedford continued acting with voice roles (like *Recess*) and minor film parts until he reportedly retired from acting around 2007 to pursue other career interests in Texas.
  • Current Status (2025): While some sources still list him as an active actor/producer/writer, he is largely considered a former actor who now works in a non-entertainment field.

Bug Hall as Alfalfa Switzer (The Crooner)

  • Full Name: Brandon "Bug" Hall
  • Date of Birth: February 4, 1985
  • Age (as of 2025): 40 years old
  • Role: Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, the lovesick boy with the cowlick and an awful singing voice, Darla's object of affection.
  • Post-Rascals Career: Hall had a steady career in Hollywood, appearing in films like *The Big Green* and TV shows such as *The O.C.*, *CSI*, and *Masters of Sex*.
  • Current Status (2025): In a shocking career shift, Hall married Jill Marie DeGroff in 2017, became a father, and retired from Hollywood. He now lives as a "Catholic medieval homesteader" and farmer in Michigan, stating he took a "vow of poverty" and finding his purpose in faith and family.

Brittany Ashton Holmes as Darla (The Sweetheart)

  • Full Name: Brittany Ashton Holmes
  • Date of Birth: February 27, 1989
  • Age (as of 2025): 36 years old
  • Role: Darla, the beautiful girl who is the catalyst for the Rascals' adventures.
  • Post-Rascals Career: Holmes retired from acting in 1996, just two years after the film's release, to focus on her education and personal life.
  • Current Status (2025): Holmes has largely divorced herself from public life and social media, reportedly residing in Los Angeles. She has been noted to be re-emerging into public view, but her primary focus remains on her private life outside of the entertainment industry.

The Other Rascals: Where Are Buckwheat, Stymie, and Waldo Now?

The ensemble cast of *The Little Rascals* all went on to different paths, with many choosing to leave the acting world behind completely.

Kevin Jamal Woods as Stymie

Woods, who played the smooth, derby-wearing Stymie, continued acting for a few years, including a role in *Hope Floats*. He later graduated from Texas State University and now reportedly works in marketing and communications, maintaining a relatively private life outside the spotlight.

Ross Bagley as Buckwheat

Ross Bagley was already a known face from *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* and *Independence Day*. He continued acting and later became a DJ and producer. Bagley has remained active in the entertainment industry, often appearing at conventions and engaging with fans.

Zachary Mabry as Porky

The actor who played the young, bespectacled Porky, Zachary Mabry, retired from acting immediately after the film. He pursued a career in accounting and finance and has largely stayed out of the public eye.

Blake McIver Ewing as Waldo

Known for playing the wealthy, rival suitor Waldo, Blake McIver Ewing is one of the few cast members who has remained in the public eye. He is now an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician, having released his own album. He also worked as a host and has starred in reality television.

The Enduring Myth of the 'Our Gang Curse'

The 1994 film is an homage to the original *Our Gang* comedy short films, created by legendary producer Hal Roach in the 1920s and running until 1944. These shorts, also known as Hal Roach's Rascals, were distributed by MGM and Pathe. However, the original child stars, including George McFarland (the original Spanky) and Carl Switzer (the original Alfalfa), were plagued by misfortune in their adult lives, leading to the pervasive rumor of the "Our Gang Curse."

Tragedy and Misfortune

The stories of the original Rascals are heartbreaking and starkly contrast with the lighthearted comedy of the shorts.
  • Carl Switzer (Alfalfa): Died in 1959 at the age of 31 after being shot during a dispute over a debt.
  • Scotty Beckett: Known for his volatile behavior, he struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse and died in 1968 from an overdose at age 38.
  • Robert Blake: A former *Our Gang* member, he was famously acquitted in the highly publicized 2001 murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley.
  • Darla Hood (the original Darla): Died unexpectedly at age 47 during a minor surgery.
While many of the misfortunes of the original cast are tragic, the idea of a literal "curse" is largely a sensationalized myth. The reality is that many child stars from the 1930s and 40s struggled to transition into adult life and careers, a pattern seen across early Hollywood. The 1994 cast, by largely stepping away from the industry (as seen with Brittany Ashton Holmes and Bug Hall), may have inadvertently dodged the pressures that contributed to the original cast's struggles.

The Little Rascals Legacy Continues with a New Generation

The enduring popularity of the characters led to another direct-to-video film, *The Little Rascals Save the Day*, released in 2014. This film featured an entirely new cast, proving the timeless nature of the *Our Gang* concept. The 2014 cast included Jet Jurgensmeyer as Spanky, Drew Justice as Alfalfa, and a young Jenna Ortega in a minor role as Mary Ann. Though the original 1994 cast reunited for a 20th-anniversary photo shoot in 2014, there has been no official 30th-anniversary reunion as of 2025. The current lives of the Rascals—from a Catholic homesteader to a finance professional—show that the greatest adventure after Hollywood is simply finding a happy, meaningful life outside of the spotlight.
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