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16-05-2025
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Meet the Cast of 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series, 'Elle'
In case you haven't heard, Legally Blonde is getting its long-awaited prequel! After decades of fans asking for more of Reese Witherspoon's Elle Woods, the sorority sister-turned-badass lawyer will finally be back on our screens in the Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios series, Elle. More from SheKnows Michael J. Fox Is Returning to Acting & the Role Will Surely Pull at Your Heartstrings Set to premiere in the summer of 2026, the series will star newcomer Lexi Minetree as Elle and follow the iconic character throughout high school. 'Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film,' the official synopsis reads. 'Elle is in high school, so she's figuring out who she is as a person,' Minetree told Us Weekly at the Amazon Upfronts event on May 12. 'She definitely loves fashion still, just like she did in the movie, but I think what audiences are gonna love is that she really gets to discover herself during this time.' 'I truly couldn't be more excited about this series!' Reese Witherspoon said in the original announcement. 'Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!' First things first, Lexi Minetree will be playing Elle Woods. While you might not have heard her name before, her IMDb credits span back to 2016, starting with a series of short movies. Most notably, she acted in The Murdaugh Murders and in one episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. On May 15, Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek was confirmed by Deadline in the show as Dean Wilson, the city's new mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent. This will be Van Der Beek's first role since opening up about her battle with colorectal cancer. On March 24, actor Tom Everett Scott was confirmed by Deadline to be playing Elle's dad, Wyatt. He's most known for his roles in movies like That Thing You Do!, Boiler Room and Because I Said So. He's also starred in many TV shows over the years, including The Summer I Turned Pretty, Philly and Reign. On March 11, Deadline announced that June Diane Raphael will be playing Elle's mom, Eva. '[Eva] is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect,' the description of the character said. You might know Raphael from many of her previous projects like New Girl, Grace and Frankie, Burning Love and Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV. Next up are a few of the actors who will be playing fellow high schoolers on the show. Per Deadline, Jacob Moskovitz, known for his roles in Y2K and Isle Child, will be playing Miles, the school's star athlete who is charmed by Elle. Actress Chandler Kinney, who starred in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and made it far in Dancing With the Stars season 33, will be Kimberly, a sharp-tongued senior who is not a fan of Elle. Another potential high school nemesis for Elle is Liz, played by Babygirl actress Gabrielle Policano. Liz was described in the announcement as the 'anti-Elle Woods.' Also joining the high school is Zac Looker as Dustin. Per Deadline, Dustin is Elle's classmate and sparring partner who cares about social justice and isn't afraid to challenge authority. Looker previously starred in Geek Girl, A Kind of Spark and Invasion. Actress Jessica Belkin will be a recurring character on the show as Elle's best friend, Madison. She's best known for her work in American Horror Story: Hotel, Just Add Magic and Last Straw. Logan Shroyer, who famously played teen Kevin in This Is Us from 2016 to 2022, will be Madison's cousin and Elle's crush, Josh. Also in the cast will be Amy Pietz as Donna, the 'no-nonsense high school secretary.' Pietz is most known for her roles in Caroline in the City, Rodney and Aliens in America. Also in the high school staff will be Matt Oberg, a comedic actor known for his roles in Sisters, Abbott Elementary, and Fresh Off the Boat, who will play the high school principal, Principal Anderson. The high school will also have Chloe Wepper as Ms. Burke, Elle's chemistry teacher and choreographer to the high school cheer team. Wepper is known from Good Trouble, The Rookie and Family Switch. The Bold and the Beautiful star Lisa Yamada will be playing Amber, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle's social circle. David Burtka will be playing Chad, Elle's family's neighbor. Burtka is known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother and Neil Puppet Dreams alongside his husband, Neil Patrick Harris. Brad Harder, who starred in Jingle Bell Run, Cruel Summer and Virgin River, will be playing Charlie (no details on him so far). Lastly, Kayla Maisonet will be Tiffany, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle's social circle. She's starred in a series of kids' shows like Dog With a Blog, Stuck in the Middle, and Speechless. Now that we've gotten cast out of the way, here's who will be behind the scenes making the show. Creator Laura Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries, while Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers. Jason Moore, aka the director of Pitch Perfect and Shotgun Wedding, is set to direct the first two of SheKnows 16 Movies & TV Shows That Are Excessively Violent Toward Women 90 Incredible Shows on Netflix You Should Be Watching Right Now Everything Harry & Meghan Have Done Since Leaving the Royal Family
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14-02-2025
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"Legally Blonde" Prequel Series Casts Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods
Yara Sameh The 'Legally Blonde' prequel series "Elle" at Amazon Prime Video has found its Elle Woods. Lexi Minetree has been cast in the lead role of "Elle", which follows Woods during her high school years before she went off to Harvard. Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, made the casting announcement on Instagram. 'Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods!' Witherspoon wrote. 'After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) The official logline for the series reads: ''Elle' follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first 'Legally Blonde' film.' This will be the first lead TV role of Minetree's career. She has previously appeared on shows like 'Law & Order: SVU' and in TV movies such as 'The Murdaugh Murders,' 'Crowdsource Murder,' and 'The Paramedic Who Stalked Me.' 'Elle' was originally greenlit at Amazon back in May 2024. Laura Kittrell created the series and serves as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Lauren Kisilevsky executive produce via Hello Sunshine along with Marc Platt. Amazon MGM Studios will produce. The first 'Legally Blonde' film was a box office success, grossing over $140 million worldwide following its release in 2001. The sequel 'Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde' was released in 2003. A direct-to-video third film came out in 2009, though Witherspoon did not star but did serve as a producer. A stage musical based on the first movie debuted on Broadway in 2007, receiving multiple Tony and Drama Desk nominations.
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lexi Minetree cast as Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde' prequel on Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine have officially cast Lexi Minetree ( The Murdaugh Murders ) as the young Elle Woods in the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series. As first reported by Deadline , Minetree emerged as one of the final contenders for the iconic role originally played by Witherspoon in Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003). Witherspoon personally revealed the casting announcement on social media earlier today. 'Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods! After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree,' Witherspoon shared. The upcoming series, Elle , will follow a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates high school, shaping the vibrant, ambitious young woman fans fell in love with in the original Legally Blonde films. Laura Kittrell ( High School, Insecure ) serves as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. The production team includes Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt. Minetree is represented by Stewart Talent, Framework, and Jackoway, Austen, Tyerman. The Legally Blonde prequel is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video, with more casting announcements expected soon.
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Reese Witherspoon introduces Lexi Minetree as next Elle Woods for 'Legally Blonde' series
Reese Witherspoon introduces Lexi Minetree as next Elle Woods for 'Legally Blonde' series Show Caption Hide Caption Reese Witherspoon to executive produce new 'Legally Blonde' series Prime Video has announced that it has ordered a 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, titled Elle, which will follow he character through her teen years. unbranded - Entertainment Forget about law school entrance exams. One actress proved she has the Elle Woods savvy. Lexi Minetree has been cast as a younger version of the sorority girl turned law student for Prime Video's upcoming "Legally Blonde" prequel series "Elle." Reese Witherspoon, who portrayed Woods in the original 2001 comedy, announced Minetree's casting in an Instagram post Thursday. "Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods!" Witherspoon wrote. "After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle." Witherspoon's post also included a sweet video of the actress breaking the good news to her successor in person. Witherspoon, wearing a hot pink cardigan reminiscent of Woods' signature attire, greeted Minetree with a hug before telling her, "We had to make a really hard decision the other day." "We wanted to tell you in person because you've just worked really hard," Witherspoon continued. "And we just wanted to tell you that you don't have to audition anymore because you got the part. You're Elle Woods." Upon hearing the news, a visibly emotional Minetree asked Witherspoon if she could hug her in celebration. The pair then took a moment to call Minetree's mother, who remarked that the actresses' voices sounded "exactly alike." "When I saw her tape I was like, 'Are we the same person?' This is so weird," Witherspoon added. Minetree, who has appeared in various short films since 2016, starred in the 2023 Tubi film "The Murdaugh Murders" and scored a guest-starring role on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2024. Background: Reese Witherspoon to revive 'Legally Blonde' in Amazon Prime Video series Last spring, Amazon Prime Video confirmed to USA TODAY that a "Legally Blonde" series was in development with Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine company (under Candle Media) producing the show alongside "Gossip Girl" creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage's production company Fake Empire and Amazon MGM Studios. Prime Video shared more details about the spin-off in May 2024, revealing the show would be a prequel series titled "Elle." The streaming title will follow Woods in high school "as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love" in the original movie, Prime Video said. Laura Kittrell ("Insecure") is the creator and showrunner for "Elle," with Witherspoon serving as an executive producer. The series currently does not have a release date, according to the show's IMDb page. More 'Legally Blonde' news: Elle Woods to return in Reese Witherspoon-produced prequel on Amazon In "Legally Blonde," based on the Amanda Brown novel of the same name, Witherspoon's Elle Woods enrolls at Harvard Law School to win her boyfriend back. The Golden Globe-nominated film, which starred Selma Blair and Luke Wilson, grossed $141.8 million worldwide. Witherspoon reprised the role in 2003's "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde," which also grossed over $100 million at the box office. A spin-off, "Legally Blondes," was released in 2009 but did not star Witherspoon, and a "Legally Blonde" stage musical opened in 2007. In recent years, Witherspoon expressed a desire to return in a third "Legally Blonde" film. "Legally Blonde 3" was even announced in 2018 for a planned 2020 release that never happened. Contributing: Naledi Ushe and Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legally Blonde Prequel Series Finds Its Teenage Elle Woods — Watch Reese Witherspoon Make the Announcement
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, has found its teenage Elle Woods: Reese Witherspoon announced Thursday that Lexi Minetree (Law & Order: SVU, The Murdaugh Murders) will inhabit the coveted role. 'After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on Prime Video, we finally found our Elle,' Witherspoon said on Instagram. 'And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet Lexi Minetree.' More from TVLine The Rings of Power Renewed for Season 3 at Prime Video TVLine Items: Legacies Vet Joins Tracker, Heretic on Max and More Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter Scripted Series in the Works, to Star Twilight Vet as Himself View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) Elle was originally announced in May 2024 at the end of Amazon'' inaugural Upfront presentation to advertisers, with Witherspoon adorning her signature pink outfit and accompanied by none other than her dog, Bruiser (or at least a facsimile). 'Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do,' she said at the time. Witherspoon will serve as an executive producer alongside creator/showrunner Laura Kittrell (High School, Insecure), Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky and Marc Platt. Ready to see Elle learn her mother's secret bend-and-snap trick as a young teen? Drop your comments below. Your February Streaming Guide Is Here! View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
