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The iconic 2001 Reese Witherspoon comedy, Legally Blonde, pulls ahead of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom on streaming.

Per FlixPatrol, the hit 24-year-old comedy Legally Blonde took the #3 spot on Peacock's top 10 most streamed shows in the United States as of July 5, 2025. This puts the film ahead of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom despite the recent release of Jurassic World Rebirth. The 2018 Jurassic World film quickly became a streaming hit, but in a huge upset, has been beaten out by the comedy. Considered one of the staple films of the 2000s, the legal comedy follows Witherspoon as sorority girl turned Harvard student Elle Woods and her initial mission to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III (played by Mathew Davis). Currently, just ahead of Legally Blonde sits Despicable Me 3 at #2 and The Woman in the Yard at #1.

Elle Woods, a sorority girl, Hawaiian Tropic girl, and natural blonde, is left devastated when...

James Van Der Beek has joined the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series! Elle, which will stream on Prime Video, follows a young Elle Woods during her high school years. While Reese Witherspoon originally played the budding lawyer in the 2001 movie and 2003 sequel, Lexi Minetree is set to play the character in the prequel.

James Van Der Beek joins Elle series

Dawson’s Creek star, Van Der Beek will play Dean Wilson, “the city’s new Mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent.” He will appear alongside June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker.

The new television role comes months after Van Der Beek announced he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. "So, this is exciting… I'm going back to work for a bit," he captioned on his Instagram post. "Super excited to join this awesome cast in such a fun project." He added...

James Van Der Beek is the latest star to join the cast of Elle!

On Thursday (May 15), the 48-year-old Dawson’s Creek actor announced that he has joined the cast of Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series starring Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods.

Keep reading to find out more…“So, this is exciting… I’m going back to work for a bit,” James wrote on Instagram. “Super excited to join this awesome cast in such a fun project. Almost as excited as my wife and girls are that I’m doing this...

Today, Prime Video announced a major development in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. The streamer revealed through Deadline that none other than '90s heartthrob James Van Der Beek has joined the cast in a recurring role. The Dawson's Creek and Apartment 23 star will share the screen with the new Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree), but at this point we don't know in how many episodes he will participate. A release date for Elle is yet to be announced.

Per Deadline, Van Der Beek will play the city’s new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent, Dean Wilson. Since the new series covers Elle Woods' high school years, this may suggest that Dean Wilson and the young girl will go head-to-head on different occasions. In the movie series, Elle became known for not catering to people in positions of power, so the series might show how the future lawyer developed her backbone.

James Van Der Beek is set to recur in Elle, the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video that stars Lexi Minetree in the title role.

The Dawson’s Creek star will recur as the city’s new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent Dean Wilson.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as viewers learn about the life experiences that shaped her. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

Previously announced castmembers include June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano (Liz), Jacob Moskovitz (Miles), Chandler Kinney (Kimberly), and Zac Looker (Dustin), and recurring roles Jessica Belkin (Madison), Logan Shroyer (Josh), Amy Pietz (Donna), Matt Ober...

James Van Der Beek has joined the “Legally Blonde” prequel series at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.

Van Der Beek will appear in a recurring guest star role in the series, which is titled “Elle.” As previously announced, Lexi Minetree will star as Elle Woods during her high school years. The cast also includes series regulars June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker. Recurring cast members are Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harde, Kayla Maisonet, and Lisa Yamada.

Van Der Beek will play Dean Wilson, described as “the city’s new Mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent.”

Van Der Beek is no stranger to the world of high school drama, given his breakout roles in the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek” as well as the beloved high school football film “Varsity Blues.

The Bold and The Beautiful spoilers and updates reveal Lisa Yamada has snagged a new role, but will it leave fans without Luna Nozawa?

The highly sought-after actress has landed a role in Prime Video’s prequel series to Legally Blonde, titled ‘Elle’, as initially reported by Deadline.

Lisa Yamada Will Play A Recurring Role As Amber, A Friend Of Elle Woods

The upcoming comedy features Lexi Minetree taking on the iconic role originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in both the film and Broadway adaptation. It showcases Elle’s journey through high school as she aspires to become a law student.

Yamada will play the role of Amber, a member of Elle’s group in Bel Air, bringing a fresh dynamic as this actress gets the chance to portray a character with friends again.

Lisa is among the five talented performers selected for recurring roles in the highly anticipated prequel series,...

Elle Woods is heading back to school, and you bet she’s bringing all the sass and glam with her. Fans of the Legally Blonde films will soon be introduced to a younger version of the iconic, pink-loving, quick-witted lawyer in the upcoming prequel series, Elle. The series, executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, who originally brought the character to life in the 2001 romantic comedy classic, now has an official release window. Elle is set to debut this summer, as announced during Prime Video’s upfront presentation in New York City. The news was later confirmed by Witherspoon herself, who took to Instagram to share a first-look image of Lexi Minetree as the young Elle.

"I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods," began the caption on Witherspoon's post. "✨The new star of our TV show Elle! ✨She is stepping into these pink shoes with so much grace, ambition,...

Amazon MGM Studios is taking fans back to the roots of everyone's favorite pink-powered icon with Elle. The Legally Blonde prequel series promises to explore Elle Woods' early life, long before she dazzled the halls of Harvard Law School in the movie, and even before she pledged Delta Nu.

Reese Witherspoon, who famously brought Elle to life in the original 2001 film, revealed the release window for the series alongside an image of the teenage version of the character. "I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods," she wrote on Instagram. "The new star of our TV show Elle! She is stepping into these pink shoes with so much grace, ambition and charm. Elle is coming to Prime Video Summer 2026! "

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After an extensive casting search, Minetree landed the role of young Elle Woods. The series will follow the...

Get ready to bend and snap because Prime Video has officially announced a Summer 2026 release window for its upcoming Legally Blondeprequel series Elle, which stars Lexi Minetree as the teenage version of Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods, long before she became a Harvard law student to win back her ex-boyfriend. The announcement was made during Prime Video's upfront presentation at New York's Beacon Theatre, an event that saw Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis have a surprise True Liesreunion.

Witherspoon shared a post online to coincide with the release announcement for Prime Video's Elle. The Legally Blonde actress posted a photo on Instagram (seen below), offering a further glimpse of Minetree in the show's titular role following a first-look tease in April. "I'm so thrilled to introduce Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods. The new star of our TV show Elle!" Witherspoon excitedly wrote in the caption, adding, "She is stepping...

The release window of the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, has been revealed. Starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, a role famously portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in the film franchise, the new prequel series takes place in the 1990s and sees Woods facing various challenges in high school. In addition to Minetree, Elle's cast includes June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom Eva, Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad Wyatt, Gabrielle Policano as Liz, and Jacob Moskovitz as Miles.

As shared by Prime Video on X, Elle will debut during summer 2026. Created by High School's co-showrunner Laura Kittrell and The Vampire Diaries' executive producer Caroline Dries, the series also sees Witherspoon as a producer alongside Marc Platt, Lauren Neustadter, and Lauren Kisilevsky with Hello Sunshine. The release window update was shared during Prime Video’s upfront presentation. Check out the post below:

Class is in session. Elle is coming to Prime Video Summer 2026. pic.

Elle, Prime Video‘s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, starring Lexi Minetree in the titular role, will launch this summer on the streamer. The premiere window was revealed today during Prime Video’s upfront presentation in New York City.

The series hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano...

Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel series has set a 2026 premiere date.

“Elle,” which stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, will debut next summer on Prime Video, Minetree announced during Amazon’s annual upfront presentation on Monday.

Reese Witherspoon, who executive produces “Elle,” also popped in virtually to Amazon’s upfronts to share a production update on the new series, which Witherspoon said is officially two episodes into its production.

“I so loved seeing all of you at the upfronts last year and telling you about our new show, ‘Elle,’ where we go back to high school in the ’90s with Elle Woods,” Witherspoon said. “When I was talking about this last year with you, it was just a dream, and now is a dream come true, because the teams in Hello, Sunshine and Prime Video have been working so hard since I last saw you.”

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Amazon Prime Video’s “Legally Blonde” prequel series has added five recurring guest stars, Variety has learned.

Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, and Lisa Yamada have all joined the upcoming prequel.

As previously announced, the show will follow Elle Woods during her high school years. Lexi Minetree stars as Elle. Additional cast members include: June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, Zac Looker, Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, and Amy Pietz.

Wepper has been cast as Elle’s chemistry teacher and high school cheer team choreographer Ms. Burke. Burtka has been cast as Elle’s neighbor, Chad, while Harder has been cast as Chad’s husband, Charlie. Maisonet and Yamada will play Tiffany and Amber respectively, friends in Elle’s Bel Aire high school circle.

Wepper is repped by Ope Partners. Burtka is repped by Innovative Artists. Harder is repped by Play Management Inc.

Lisa Yamada (The Bold and the Beautiful), Chloe Wepper (The Rookie), David Burtka (How I Met Your Mother), Brad Harder (Supernatural) and Kayla Maisonet (The Rookie) are set for key recurring roles in Elle, Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, starring Lexi Minetree as Elle. The series hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.

Wepper portrays Ms. Burke, Elle’s chemistry teacher and...

The new Elle Woods is out and about in new set images from the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. Lexi Minetree, who was handpicked by original star Reese Witherspoon to portray the younger version of the character, is clad head-to-toe in pink in the new images, which come via Backgrid. The prequel series, Elle, is set to stream on Prime Video. The images portray the high-school-aged Woods on a shopping trip with a group of friends, all wearing distinctly 1990s fashions. That's in keeping with the series' timeframe, which will depict the high school years of Woods before the events of the 2001 movie, which saw her head off to law school and prove to be surprisingly adept at jurisprudence.

The film subsequently spawned one theatrical sequel, a failed TV pilot, and a Broadway musical. The role launched Witherspoon to superstardom, and remains one of her most iconic roles. In the images,...

Selma Blair first went public with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis back in 2018 and has, since then, been open about her health status with her fans. Now, she’s got some good news regarding her Ms. According to People, she says she is now “truly relapse-free” from symptoms of Ms.

The Hellboystar attended The Daily Front Row’s 9th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards recently and said in addition to being free from relapse from the disease, she is “feeling really well.”

“I’m doing amazingly well,” said the Cruel Intentionsstar.“I’ve been feeling great for about a year. But I am finally well enough to really, genuinely…I always try and feel my best, but now that I actually have stamina and energy, and getting out and going out isn’t so scary,” Blair added.

Blair on Her Future

With the improvements in her health, Blair is excited about what the future holds.

Exclusive: Amy Pietz is joining the upcoming Prime Video series Elle, which is in production. In a series regular role, Pietz will play Donna, the no-nonsense high school secretary.

She joins the previously announced cast of Lexi Minetree as Elle; June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva; Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad, Wyatt; Gabrielle Policano as Liz; Jacob Moskovitz as Miles; Chandler Kinney as Kimberly; Zac Looker as Dustin; Jessica Belkin as Madison; and Logan Shroyer as Josh.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

Showrunners Kittrell and Caroline Dries executive produce with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine and the film’s producer Marc Platt. Jason Moore is directing the first two episodes.

Exclusive: Zac Looker (Geek Girl), Jessica Belkin (American Horror Story: Hotel) and Logan Shroyer (This is Us) have been cast in Prime Video‘s Legally Blonde prequel series Elle.

They join the previously announced cast: Lexi Minetree, who plays Elle; June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva; Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad, Wyatt; Gabrielle Policano as Liz; Jacob Moskovitz as Miles; and Chandler Kinney as Kimberly.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

In a series regular role, Looker has been cast as Dustin, Elle’s classmate and sparring partner who cares about social justice and isn’t afraid to challenge authority.

In recurring roles, Belkin has been cast as Elle’s best friend, Madison, and Shroyer as Madison’s cousin and Elle’s crush,...

Here’s What We Know About Legally Blonde Prequel So Far! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Since it was revealed that Legally Blonde was getting a prequel, fans have been excited to learn more about it. The original was based on Amanda Brown‘s novel and starred Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. The 2001 film focused on a sorority girl who got a degree at Harvard Law.

Now, a prequel is in the works at Amazon Prime Video, and production has officially started. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming series, including who is starring in the leading role, which of the other cast actors has been revealed, and everything we know about the anticipated prequel.

Elle: Everything We Know About Legally Blonde Prequel

Reese Witherspoon officially announced that production on the prequel series has begun. She captioned the post, “Harvard was hard. High School was harder. Our new series, Elle, is now in production!

Prime Video began production on its new series, Elle, and on April 2, Reese Witherspoon released a first-look photo of Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods.

When reporting on the series update, Deadline shared Prime Video commits to going back in time to tell Elle's past right: "You can tell they’ve gone back in time as the teen uses her clear phone to speak to her friends on a landline, as many did in the '90s. And in true Elle Woods fashion, she’s wearing a pink hoodie and surrounded by her pink bedding."

Viewers can expect a lot of pink attire, corded phones, and possibly some great dialogue. If they fully commit, the audience will be transported back to a different era of music and feel like we're in the Legally Blonde films with a younger spin.

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Legally Blonde was a highly successful movie that spawned a sequel and a musical production. Now, the franchise is expanding with a prequel television series called Elle.

The series will tell the story of what Elle Woods got up to before she became the sorority sister who broke barriers at Harvard Law. The original Elle, Reese Witherspoon, who serves as executive producer for the new show, recently shared the first image of the 90s-set outing in a post on Instagram. The new Elle, Lexi Minetree, is seen lying on a pink bedspread - pink being the color most closely associated with the character and her unapologetically girly franchise - and speaking into a retro phone.

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Elle, which has tapped Laura Kittrell as showrunner, stars June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, and Chandler Kinney alongside Minetree. Witherspoon was inspired to...

Reese Witherspoon has shared the very first look at what audiences can expect from her “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle.”

“Harvard was hard. High school was harder. Our new series, ‘Elle,’ is now in production,” the actress and producer shared on Instagram on Wednesday. The post features an image of a young Elle Woods before her days graduating from Harvard Law School and becoming a successful attorney.

In the image, actress Lexi Minetree perfectly emulates the high school version of Elle Woods, sporting a pink sweat suit in her pink bed while chatting on the phone. Back in February, Witherspoon shared the news that she’d chosen Minetree in a emotional announcement as her “new Elle Woods” after posting a nationwide casting call.

“Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods!” the original Elle wrote. “After watching so many incredible auditions for the new ‘Elle’ prequel series on Prime Video,...

TheLegally Blonde prequel series Elle has started filming, and original star Reese Witherspoon just shared the first look at the series. Announced in 2023, Elle is a prequel series that will explore the life of Elle Woods in high school before she enrolls in Harvard Law during the events of Legally Blonde. Witherspoon, who originated the role of Elle Woods in 2001, is acting as producer, with Lexi Minetree taking over the role for the prequel series produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

Reese Witherspoon shared the first official look of the Prime Video series Elle on Instagram. The photo is of star Lexi Mintree as Elle Wood, with her dressed in the character's signature pink outfit on a pink bed, holding a corded telephone, letting the audience know this is a prequel series. Witherspoon captioned the post, "Harvard was hard. High School was harder. Our new series, Elle, is now in production!

We finally have a first look at Elle, the hotly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series. Reese Witherspoon unveiled the first look at Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods on Instagram today. Witherspoon, who portrayed Woods in two Legally Blonde films, is executive producing the upcoming Prime Video series. Witherspoon also announced that the series is now in production.

Witherspoon announced the start of filming with the photo of a pink-garbed Minetree talking on a very-1990s clear plastic landline telephone, and its caption: "Harvard was hard. High School was harder. Our new series, Elle, is now in production!" Minetree was cast after an extensive search to play the iconic comedy role, spearheaded by Witherspoon herself. Starring alongside Minetree are June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) as her mother, Eva, and Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do!) as her father, Wyatt. No other casting has yet been announced for the prequel...

In the photo above, Lexi Minetree is making her official debut as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde prequel Elle as Prime Video begins production on the original series.

You can tell they’ve gone back in time as the teen uses her clear phone to speak to her friends on a landline, as many did in the 90s. And in true Elle Woods fashion, she’s wearing a pink hoodie and surrounded by her pink bedding.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows the titular high school student as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

The series also stars June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva; Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s dad, Wyatt; Gabrielle Policano as Liz, who is described as the anti-Elle Woods; Jacob Moskovitz as Miles, the school’s star athlete...

We have our first look at the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle!

The show has a really fun cast so far, and this will be young actress Lexi Minetree‘s biggest role to date as she stars as young Elle Woods.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

Keep reading to find out more…

See the first look photo below!

Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, is still involved by the way! She’s acting as an executive producer for the upcoming Prime Video series, that does not currently have a release date.

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Reese Witherspoon has shared a first look at Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods in “Elle,” Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel series.

The series recently began filming, Witherspoon announced on Instagram. “Harvard was hard. High School was harder. Our new series, Elle, is now in production!” she wrote.

Per the official logline, the series “follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”

Minetree was announced as starring in February, marking her first lead role after smaller appearances in “Law & Order: Svu,” “The Murdaugh Murders,” “Crowdsource Murder” and “The Paramedic Who Stalked Me.”

The cast also includes Tom Everett Scott as Elle’s father and June Diane Raphael as her mother.

Laura Kittrell created “Elle” and serves as co-showrunner with Caroline Dries. Both...

Elle is building out its cast!

The highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series, set to hit Prime Video, has just added three actors to its cast.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

The show is executive produced by the film’s star Reese Witherspoon.

Find out who is joining the cast…...

Reese Witherspoon is jazzing up her Legally Blonde prequel series by adding That Thing You Do and An American Werewolf in Paris star Tom Everett Scott to the cast. Scott will feature in Elle opposite Lexi Minetree (Elle Woods) in the role of Elle’s dad, Wyatt, while Elle’s mom, Eva, is played by June Diane Raphael. James Read played Wyatt in the Robert Luketic-directed comedy, an out-of-touch father who, alongside his wife, tried to convince Elle not to set her sights on Harvard.

The Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.

Laura Kittrell created Elle. She also serves as the project’s showrunner alongside Caroline Dries, who executive produces with Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine and producer Marc Platt.

Prime Video is adding to the cast of its Legally Blonde prequel Elle.

Tom Everett Scott has joined the series, which will follow Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) through her high school years. Scott (Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty) will play Wyatt, Elle’s father, opposite June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mom, Eva.

The Amazon-owned streamer ordered Elle to series in May 2024, with creator Laura Kittrell (Insecure, High School) set as co-showrunner alongside Caroline Dries (The Vampire Diaries, Batwoman). Reese Witherspoon, who starred as Elle in the two Legally Blonde movies, and Lauren Neustadter are executive producing via Hello Sunshine company, along with the films’ producer, Marc Platt. Amazon MGM Studios is the studio.

The logline for the series reads, “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and...

The Woods family tree has sprouted more fruit. That’s the weirdest way we could think of to tell our readers that the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, has found its patriarch. Today, it was confirmed that That Thing You Do! alum, Tom Everett Scott, will be stepping into the shoes of Wyatt Woods — the father of Elle Woods, the character first made famous by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film that started it all. Scott joins the previously announced Lexi Minetree (Law and Order: Svu), who will appear as the teenage version of the aspiring lawyer, and June Diane Raphael(Grace and Frankie), who joins the cast as Wyatt’s wife, Eva. Wyatt was first portrayed by James Read (Charmed) in the original feature and tried to stand in Elle’s way of shipping off to Harvard to study law.

Laura Kittrell is the creative mind behind Elle, which follows...

The “Legally Blonde” prequel at Amazon Prime Video has added Tom Everett Scott as a series regular, Variety has learned.

Scott will appear in alongside series lead lead Lexi Minetree as well as June Diane Raphael. As previously announced, the show will follow Elle Woods (Minetree) during her high school years. Per the official logline, it details her “life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”

Scott will play Wyatt, Elle’s dad. Raphael will star as Eva, Elle’s mom.

The role keeps Scott in business with Prime Video, as he currently appears in the streamer’s YA series “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” which is ending with its third season. He is also known for shows like “I’m Sorry,” “13 Reasons Why,” “Southland,” “Scream,” and “Reign.” He first broke out with his role...

Tom Everett Scott has joined the cast of Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, executive produced by the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon.

From creator Laura Kittrell, the series follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman in the first Legally Blonde film.

In a series regular role, Scott will star as Elle’s dad ‘Wyatt.” He will work opposite Lexi Minetree who plays the titular teen and June Diane Raphael as his wife Eva. In the original film, Wyatt was played by James Read, who alongside his wife tried to dissuade Elle from attending Harvard.

Showrunners Kittrell and Caroline Dries executive produce with Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine and the films’ producer Marc Platt. Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect) is directing the first two episodes.

Get ready for more pink, more confidence, and a whole new side of Elle Woods on Prime Video.

I only saw “Legally Blonde” for the first time about four years ago, when my wife insisted we watch it together - it’s one of her all-time favorites. And yeah, even if some people call it a “girl’s movie” – I loved it. Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods is funny, smart, and endlessly charming, making it impossible not to root for her.

Now, Prime Video is taking us back to where it all started with “Elle,” a prequel series that explores Elle’s high school years and the experiences that shaped her into the pink-clad powerhouse we know and love. With Laura Kittrell (“Insecure”) as showrunner and Witherspoon producing, “Elle” is shaping up to be a must-watch for longtime fans and anyone who wants some high school nostalgia. Here’s everything...

Elle, Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, has now cast the titular character's mom. The series will explore Elle Woods' formative high school years before she's eventually compelled to attend Harvard Law School. Starring Lexi Minetree as the young Elle, the show is helmed by creator Laura Kittrell and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, who originally brought the pink-loving legal powerhouse to life in the 2001 film and its 2003 sequel Red, White, & Blonde. Elle is expected to begin production between March and July 2025.

According to Deadline, June Diane Raphael has been cast to play Elle’s mom, Eva, a sophisticated and meticulous woman who takes pride in maintaining a flawless image. The role was originally minor in the movies, played by Tane McClure, but the prequel series is set to expand upon the family dynamic behind Elle's unrelenting drive and chic fashion sense.

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“Elle,” the “Legally Blonde” prequel series, has found Elle’s mom.

June Diane Raphael has joined the Amazon Prime Video project as Eva, joining the previously announced Lexi Minetree as Elle. The series follows a younger Elle Woods, who was played by Reese Witherspoon in the two “Legally Blonde” films, finding her footing in high school.

“Elle” is created by Laura Kittrell, who is an executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Caroline Dries. Witherspoon is executive producing the show through her Hello Sunshine banner, alongside Lauren Neustadter and Marc Platt. The first two episodes will be directed by Jason Moore. “Elle” is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios.

The original 2001 “Legally Blonde” film was a box office success, grossing over $140 million worldwide. Its sequel, “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde,” was released in 2003. A direct-to-video third film came out in 2009, which Witherspoon produced but did not star in.

Exclusive: June Diane Raphael has been tapped as a lead opposite Lexi Minetree in Elle, Prime Video’s upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series executive produced by the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon.

Created by Laura Kittrell, Elle follows Elle Woods (Minetree) in high school.

Raphael will play Elle’s mom and role model, Eva, who is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect.

In the movies, the role was small and played by Tane McClure as Elle’s mom and dad both tried to dissuade her from going to Harvard.

Kittrell and Caroline Dries serve as co-showrunners. They executive produce with Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine and the films’ producer Marc Platt. Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect) is directing the first two episodes. Elle is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios.

Elle extends Raphael’s relationship with Witherspoon; Raphael has been recurring on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show,...

Exclusive: Pitch Perfect director Jason Moore has been tapped to helm the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series Elle. Moore will direct the first two episodes of the show from Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

Created by Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries, Elle follows Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.

Kittrell and Dries will both serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt will also serve as executive producers. Elle is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios.

Moore’s feature directorial debut, Pitch Perfect starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow, was a critical and commercial success; he served as executive producer on both of the sequels.

Reese Witherspoon has officially entrusted her breakout role as Elle Woods from the beloved Legally Blonde movies to a new generation. Amazon MGM Studios and Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine have cast rising star Lexi Minetree in the lead role of Prime Video’s Elle, a prequel series that will follow the iconic character during her high school years, long before she made her mark at Harvard Law School. The exciting news came directly from Witherspoon, who took to Instagram this morning to make the announcement. She captioned the post with:

“Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods! After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself.”

In the video, Witherspoon is speaking to Minetree about the auditions before breaking the news to her and admiring her hard work.

Reese Witherspoon is ready to pass the pink baton to a new Elle Woods.

The actress took to Instagram on Thursday to announce that Lexi Minetree has been cast as Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, which will follow Woods during her high school years before she went off to Harvard.

“Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods! After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself,” Witherspoon captioned the post.

In the video (below), Witherspoon is shown speaking with Minetree before telling her the exciting news.

“We had to make a really hard decision the other day and we wanted to tell you in person because you’ve just worked really hard. And we just wanted to tell you that you don’t...

Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, has found its teenage Elle Woods: Reese Witherspoon announced Thursday that Lexi Minetree (Law & Order: Svu, The Murdaugh Murders) will inhabit the coveted role.

“After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on Prime Video, we finally found our Elle,” Witherspoon said on Instagram. “And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet Lexi Minetree.”

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Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine have cast Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) in the role of “Elle Woods” to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

As Deadline reported exclusively earlier this week, Minetree was one of the finalists competing for the role originally played by Witherspoon in the hit romantic comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003).

Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.

Creator Laura Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers.

The “Legally Blonde” prequel series at Amazon Prime Video has found its young Elle Woods.

Lexi Minetree has been cast in the lead role of “Elle,” which will follow Woods during her high school years before she went off to Harvard.

The original Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, made the casting announcement on Instagram. “Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods!” Witherspoon wrote. “After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree”

The official logline for the series states, “‘Elle’ follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”

This will be the first lead TV role of Minetree’s career. She has...

Reese Witherspoon is bringing Elle Woods back to the screen with a Legally Blonde prequel series for Prime Video, and the search for the next Elle is nearly complete. Two young actresses, Lexi Minetree and Madison Wolfe, have emerged as the final contenders for the lead role.

The upcoming series will explore Elle’s high school years, giving fans a glimpse into the life experiences that shaped her before she stepped into Harvard Law. Reese, who is producing the project through her company Hello Sunshine, recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that the audition process has been extensive. “I just love them all so much, and they’re doing such a good job,” she said, referring to the many young actresses who auditioned.

Lexi Minetree and Madison Wolfe have both tested for the role, though no final decision has been made yet. Insiders expect an announcement soon.

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are getting closer to finding the next Elle Woods to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) and Madison Wolfe have tested for the role, Deadline has learned. According to inside sources, no decision has been made yet; one is expected soon. Reps for Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine declined to comment for this story.

The two have emerged as finalists in an extensive casting process that saw dozens of young actresses audition for the potentially star-making part that famously catapulted Witherspoon into the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list after she portrayed the character as an adult in the hit romantic comedy Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003).

Witherspoon opened up about the auditioning process, which has been going on for about three months,...

Reese Witherspoon told Jimmy Fallon Friday night that the planned “Legally Blonde” prequel at Amazon Prime Video is moving ahead nicely, and the actress and producer is currently in the process of reviewing audition tapes for the role of a young Elle Woods.

“It’s so fun to watch,” she told the late-night host. “I just love them all.”

Witherspoon added that the audition process has changed, and the women trying out for the part are essentially creating “mini-movies.” As she put it, “I’m doing such a good job. And then now it’s different because we used to audition and we go into a casting office and now they have to shoot, produce, do all the costumes. They have to put together videos.”

“But they’re killing it. And now I’m having, it’s a really hard decision to make,” Witherspoon added.

The prequel series brought on...

The casting process for Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, is currently underway — and Reese Witherspoon has a difficult decision ahead of her regarding who will next don her iconic hot pink two-piece and assume ownership of Bruiser the Chihuahua.

Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote You’re Cordially Invited, her R-rated comedy opposite Will Ferrell, The Morning Show star gave an update to the show’s movement and how its formation came about.

Witherspoon said she was first inspired to explore the idea of a prequel series through viewing Netflix’s Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as the macabre teen at boarding school: “I loved it, I watched every episode, I thought it was amazing.”

She continued, “I was like, ‘We should do Elle Woods in high school,’ because I wanted to see who she was before college, before law school, and I started having all these ideas,...

Reese Witherspoon is on the hunt for the perfect teenage Elle Woods.

The actress, who originated the role in the 2001 movie Legally Blonde and its 2003 sequel, recently shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she now has “to pick a girl to play the young me” in the Prime Video prequel series, Elle.

Witherspoon said “it’s so fun to watch” all the audition tapes, adding, “I just love them all so much and they’re doing such a good job.”

However, it also reminded her of how different the casting process is in this day and age, compared to when she first auditioned for Legally Blonde.

“Now it’s different because we used to audition and we’d go into a casting office,” the You’re Cordially Invited actress explained. “Now they have to shoot, produce, do all the costumes [for auditions]. They have to put together videos that...

Reese Witherspoon may have pretended to go to law school in Legally Blonde, but she was surprised to learn that some thought she actually did study that.

While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Witherspoon reflected on having to do jury duty years after the 2001 film’s release.

“Listen, I did not want to do jury duty,” Witherspoon said. “But I remember it was probably seven years after Legally Blonde, I got called for jury duty and it was in Beverly Hills. I thought, ‘Surely they’re not gonna pick me.’ They picked me for a long trial, y’all. It was probably two weeks.”

When Witherspoon’s You’re Cordially Invited co-star Will Ferrell, who was also on the show, teased that two weeks wasn’t “that long” the actress reiterated, “It was two solid weeks, every day going in.”

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