Elle, the highly-anticipated prequel to Legally Blonde, has finally landed its release date – and we have some first-look images to boot! 25 years on from the original film’s release, this is a must-watch for fans of the franchise.
The upcoming series follows the iconic Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) as she navigates high school in the 1990s, charting her journey long before she reaches Harvard University as a law student.
Announced by Prime Video in May 2024, fans have waited a long time for the beloved character to be back on our screens, and they’ll only have a few months to wait as the series will premiere on 1 July.
In addition to the release date, we also have a couple of images, showcasing Minetree’s version of the character draped in Elle’s classic pink clothing.
Created by Laura Kittrell, who serves as a co-showrunner with Caroline Dries, the supporting cast for the series includes June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott. Reese Witherspoon, who portrayed Elle in the 2001 film, serves as an executive producer.
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“25 years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it’s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with,” said Witherspoon in a statement.
“Discovering Lexi and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think [the] themes of kindness, authenticity and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike.”
“Working with our incredible Hello Sunshine team, Amazon and our visionary writers and directors to bring Elle’s high school journey to life has been a tremendous joy,” she continued, adding that she “couldn’t wait” to begin work on the greenlit second season.
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“Elle captures the heart, confidence and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story,” said Peter Friedlander, Global Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios.
“Ordering a second season speaks to our belief in the creative vision and the incredible team behind the series, and we’re excited for audiences to experience Elle’s journey starting with season one.”
Elle will premiere on Prime Video on 1 July.
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