Overview

• Reese Witherspoon is actively involved in casting for 'Elle,' a prequel series to 'Legally Blonde,' focusing on Elle Woods' teenage years.
• The series is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine, with Caroline Dries and Laura Kittrell serving as showrunners.
• Witherspoon revealed that the audition process now involves actors creating detailed video submissions, making her casting decision especially challenging.
• Inspired by Netflix’s 'Wednesday,' Witherspoon wanted to explore Elle Woods' life before Harvard Law School and collaborated with writers to develop the concept.
• Principal photography for the series is scheduled to begin in March, with the project aiming to deliver a nostalgic yet fresh take on the beloved character.