Filming Begins for 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series 'Elle' as First Look is Revealed

Reese Witherspoon unveils Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods in the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video series exploring the character's high school years.

Production for 'Elle,' the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, officially started in early April 2025, with Reese Witherspoon sharing the first look at Lexi Minetree in character as Elle Woods.
The series focuses on Elle Woods' high school experiences, showcasing the events that shaped her into the iconic character from the original films.
Lexi Minetree was cast as the young Elle Woods in February 2025 after a nationwide search, with Witherspoon personally announcing the casting decision.
The show features a strong supporting cast, including Tom Everett Scott as Elle's father and June Diane Raphael as her mother, along with other key roles.
Produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, the series is directed by Jason Moore and co-showrun by Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries, with no release date announced yet.