Reese Witherspoon has announced the lead actress for the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, titled 'Elle'. The show, set to stream on Prime Video, will explore Elle Woods' high school years before her iconic journey to Harvard Law School.
In an emotional Instagram clip, Witherspoon revealed that actress Lexi Minetree will take on the role of the young Elle Woods. Minetree, known for her roles in 'Law & Order: SVU' and 'The Murdaugh Murders', expressed her excitement about the part, stating she already loves Witherspoon and promising not to change from blonde anytime soon.
The series is produced by Witherspoon's company Hello Sunshine, with Laura Kittrell as writer. Kittrell, inspired by Netflix's 'Wednesday', wanted to show Elle's personality and ingenuity during her teenage years. Witherspoon expressed her enthusiasm, saying fans will see how Elle navigated her world as a teenager.
Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2025, as confirmed by Witherspoon in January. While no specific release date has been announced, production is progressing. It remains unclear if original cast members from the 2001 and 2003 films will appear.
