Reese Witherspoon Develops 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Inspired by Netflix's 'Wednesday'

The upcoming Amazon Prime series, 'Elle,' will explore Elle Woods' high school years and is currently in the casting phase.

Reese Witherspoon revealed on 'The Tonight Show' that Netflix's 'Wednesday' inspired her to create a prequel series for the 'Legally Blonde' franchise.
The new series, titled 'Elle,' will focus on Elle Woods' teenage years in the 1990s, prior to her college and law school journey.
Amazon Prime Video announced the series in May 2024, with Witherspoon serving as executive producer through her Hello Sunshine media company.
A nationwide casting call is underway to find a young actress to portray Elle Woods, with Witherspoon praising the audition submissions as highly impressive.
The original 'Legally Blonde 3' sequel remains delayed with no updates since 2023, as focus shifts to the development of the prequel series.