WASHINGTON DC: The prequel series of ‘Legally Blonde’ has set its official premiere date, with the show renewed for a second season, reported Variety. The show is titled ‘Elle’.
According to the outlet, ‘Elle’ Season 1 will debut on Prime Video on July 1. The production of the second season will begin this spring.
Per the official logline, the show “follows Elle Woods (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.”
Reese Witherspoon, who played the lead role in ‘Legally Blonde’, calls the prequel a “dream come true” moment for her after the success of the series.
“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 “Legally Blonde” star and series executive producer Reese Witherspoon. “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. Working with our incredible Hello Sunshine team, Amazon and our visionary writers and directors to bring Elle’s high school journey to life has been a tremendous joy.”
