Produced by Reese Witherspoon, the series will show the adolescence of Elle Woods and debut at Prime Video between December 2025 and March 2026
The franchise Legally blonde will win a new chapter with the series Heproduction of Prime video that will serve as a prelude to the movies starring Reese Witherspoon. The plot will accompany the youth of the iconic Elle Woodsstill in high school, before entering law school in Harvard.
Created by Laura Kittrellfrom Insecurethe series has production by Hello Sunshine, a company founded by Witherspoon, in partnership with the studios Amazon MGM. The actress also acts as an executive producer and has closely followed the development of the project.
“I saw that Wandinha series,” said Witherspoon, in reference to the production of Netflix starring Jenna Ortega during an interview with The Tonight Show in January 2025.
“I thought, ‘We should do Elle Woods in high school, because I wanted to see who she was before college, before law school. I started to have several ideas, the writers have created a great concept, and now Amazon is producing the called series He. ”
Who plays Elle Woods?
The young woman Lexi Minetree It was chosen to bring to life the new version of the protagonist. With tickets for Law & Order: SVU (Season 26) and The Murdaugh Murders (2023), the actress was announced by Witherspoon in February 2025 through a video on social networks.
“After watching several amazing auditions for the new series of Hefinally we find our he. And today I had the chance to give this news personally, ”wrote the actress.“ Meet @leximinetree 💕🌟💅🏼 ”
See this photo on InstagramA publication shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon)
In May, the two released the First official image of the seriesin which Minetree appears in a classroom dressed completely in pink, with combining notebooks and a fluffy pen. “I’m excited to present Lexi Minetree like Elle Woods,” said Witherspoon. “She is entering these pink shoes with a lot of fun, ambition and charm.”
First Look at Lexi Minetree As Young Elle Woods in Legally Blonde Prequel “Elle” pic.twitter.com/ee7s4xvtu6
– Jackie (@nosferahtu) April 23, 2025
Lexi Mineree has entered the chat! Filming for the “Legally Blonde” Prequel “Elle” is Underway and Happening in Beverly Hills, Ca. 💅 📸: Backgrid pic.twitter.com/86b4xrddsz
– Page Six (@pagesix) May 2, 2025
Lexi Minetree was spotted film the legally blonde prequel Series titled Elle on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
DRESSED IN CHIC PINK DRESS AND MATCHING HANDBAG, Lexi Channels The Early Days of Elle Woods with Youthful Charm and Confidence.
The Series is produced by Reese… pic.twitter.com/iofbsmfrlf
– Backgridus (@BackGridus) May 2, 2025
When to debut?
The forecast is that He be launched during the American summer of 2026period that is equivalent to the months between December 2025 and March 2026in Brazil. Filming began in March this year and continues in progress. According to Reese Witherspoon herself, the second episode was already being recorded when she took the stage of Amazon Upfront, on May 12, alongside Minetree, to publicize production.
Cast
The actor James van der Beek It was confirmed in the cast of the series. According to Varietyhe will interpret Dean Wilsona character described as “candidate for the city hall and current superintendent of the school district”. Van der Beek will have recurring participation as a guest.
Known for its role in Dawson’s Creek and in the movie Varsity Bluesthe actor was also recently in the series Pose (FX) and What Would Diplo do? (Viceland), as well as films like Bad hair, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Sidelined: the qb and me.
The fixed cast of He include Lexi Minetree like Elle Woods, besides June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Polyano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney and Zac Loooker. Also participate, in recurring roles, Jessica Belkin, SHROYER LOGAN, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, CHLOE WEPPER, David Burtka, Brad Harde, Kayla Maisonet and Lisa Yamada.
What to expect from the plot?
According to the producer’s official statement to Deadlinethe series will explore how Elle Woods dealt with the challenges of adolescence still far from the courts:
“I couldn’t really be more excited about this series! Fans will know how Elle Woods sailed around the world as a teenager, with her unique personality and creativity, the way she can,” said Witherspoon. “What could be better than that? I’m extremely grateful to the amazing teams of Prime Video and Hello Sunshine – along with our wonderful writer Laura Kittrell – for realizing this dream. Legally blonde It’s back! ”
In addition to Witherspoon and Kittrellthe team of executive producers includes Marc Platt, Lauren Neustadter and Lauren Kisilevsky.
Source: Rollingstone
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