Reese Witherspoon Reviews Casting Tapes for 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series

The Amazon Prime Video series, titled 'Elle,' will explore Elle Woods' high school years with production set to begin in March.

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.