It will center around the titular character’s story as a high school student.
Earlier this week, streaming service Prime Video announced Elle, the prequel series of the Legally Blonde, will debut later this year.
Under the production companies Hello Sunshine, of original Elle Woods actress Reese Witherspoon, and Amazon MGM Studios, it will premiere on July 1 on the platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The story revolves around Elle Woods in high school, where viewers will get to learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman that she became in the movie.
Tne cast includes Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, June Diane Raphael, and Tom Everett Scott. Joining them are Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker.
Recurring cast members include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Army Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada, and James Van Der Beek.
“Twenty-five years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it’s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with,” said Reese Witherspoon, one of the series’ executive producers
She added, “Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think our series’ themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike.“
She also noted that working with the teams at Hello Sunshine, Amazon, and the writers and directors to bring Elle’s high school journey to life has been a “tremendous joy,” and that she can’t wait to share it to the world.
Peter Friedlander, Global Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios, told, “Elle captures the heart, confidence, and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story.”
Ahead of the series’ debut, Prime Video has also ordered a second season of Elle.
“Ordering a second season speaks to our belief in the creative vision and the incredible team behind the series, and we’re excited for audiences to experience Elle’s journey starting with season one,” added Friedlander.
