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A 'Legally Blonde' TV Series Is Coming to Prime Video: What to Know About the Prequel
Bend and snap for joy! A Legally Blonde prequel is in the works at Prime Video. Called Elle, the series is going to follow Reese Witherspoon's iconic character Elle Woods through her high-school years, showing "the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film," according to a release from the streamer.
Legally Blonde, which was based on Amanda Brown's novel of the same name, was released in 2001. The hit movie went on to spawn a sequel, 2003's Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, as well as 2009's direct-to-DVD movie Legally Blondes and a Broadway production. Witherspoon confirmed back in 2018 that a third Legally Blonde film was in the works.
Deadline had previously reported news of a Legally Blonde spinoff series, revealing in 2023 that the original movie was among the titles being eyed for film and/or TV development following Amazon’s acquisition of MGM. But details were minimal at the time.
Here is everything we know so far about the Legally Blonde prequel series, including cast and release date details.
What is the release date for the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle?
A premiere date has not yet been been revealed.
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How to watch the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle?
The series, produced by Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, will stream on Prime Video.
Who is in the cast of the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle?
No word yet on who the series will star, but you'll find the casting news here after it's announced.
Is Reese Witherspoon cast in the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle?
While fans will have to wait and see whether Witherspoon reprises her iconic role as Elle Woods (perhaps for a voiceover?), they can rest assured that the actress is at least involved in the show: She's executive producing the series.
What will happen in the Legally Blonde series?
The Legally Blonde prequel series, titled Elle, will show Elle Woods coming of age.
“Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!” Witherspoon said in a statement. “I’m extremely grateful to the incredible teams at Prime Video and Hello Sunshine—along with our amazing writer Laura Kittrell—for making this dream of mine come true. Legally Blonde is back!”
