{"id":406414,"date":"2026-05-01T08:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/406414\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:32:13","slug":"legally-blondes-highly-anticipated-prequel-series-teases-first-look-clip-at-elle-woods-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/406414\/","title":{"rendered":"Legally Blonde’s highly-anticipated prequel series teases first-look clip at Elle Woods in action"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elle, the highly-anticipated prequel<\/a> to Legally Blonde, has shared a first-look clip ahead of its release in the summer. As teased in Prime Video’s<\/a> seasonal trailer, “obsession” could be the order of the day.<\/p>\n

The video, titled ‘Obsession is in Session’, serves as a preview for the streamer’s<\/a> various upcoming projects, which includes the eagerly-awaited romcom The Love Hypothesis and the third season of Maxton Hall – The World Between Us.<\/p>\n

Amid all that, we get a proper glimpse at Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, who is preparing for high school and the journey that will ultimately take her to the highs of the law school at Harvard University. <\/p>\n

\"elle,<\/p>\n

Prime Video<\/p>\n

Related: Prime Video’s highly-anticipated Off Campus, based on beloved book series, lands first-look trailer<\/a><\/p>\n

In one clip, we can see Elle lounging by the pool clad in her trademark pink, before she then asks: “Can you think of anything more fun and fearless?” We also see her chihuahua, and the character getting up to no good at school.<\/p>\n

“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,” reads the logline for Elle.<\/p>\n

The series<\/a> has been created by Laura Kittrell, who serves as a showrunner alongside Caroline Dries. In addition to Minetree, the cast includes June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney and Zac Looker. <\/p>\n

Jason Moore, best known for directing Pitch Perfect, is confirmed to be helming the first two episodes. He serves as an executive producer alongside Reese Witherspoon, who portrayed Elle in the original film as well as its 2003 sequel.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the upcoming project<\/a>, Witherspoon said: “25 years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it\u2019s a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with.”<\/p>\n

\"elle,<\/p>\n

Prime Video<\/p>\n

Related: “Gorgeous to behold” period drama that captures “Downton Abbey’s magic” drops first trailer for s2<\/a><\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

The future of the prequel<\/a> already looks relatively secure, with Prime Video greenlighting a second season before the first has even premiered. Speaking about the renewal order, Witherspoon said she “couldn’t wait” to work in the Legally Blonde universe again.<\/p>\n

Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde will premiere on Prime Video on 1 July.<\/p>\n

The new edition of Living Legends, a 100-page all-colour celebration of Sir David Attenborough, is here! Buy Sir David Attenborough in newsagents or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Lettermark\"<\/p>\n

Reporter, Digital Spy George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies<\/a> and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. \u00a0His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible<\/a> and John Wick<\/a> to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.
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