Overview

• Prime Video announced that ‘Elle,’ a prequel to the ‘Legally Blonde’ franchise, will debut in summer 2026.
• Lexi Minetree has been cast as the titular character, portraying Elle Woods during her formative high school years.
• Production on the series is underway, with two episodes already completed under the direction of Jason Moore.
• The show is created by Laura Kittrell, who serves as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries, with Reese Witherspoon also executive producing.
• The ensemble cast includes June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, and others, with the series exploring the experiences that shaped Elle Woods into the iconic character from the original film.