Excitement is building as Reese Witherspoon sets her sights on a new “Legally Blonde” prequel series for Amazon Prime Video, and she’s on the lookout for a young Elle Woods. With Reese Witherspoon’s iconic character having been a pop culture staple for over two decades, fans can’t wait to see what the high school version of Elle Woods might look like. Reese Witherspoon just announced on Instagram an open casting call for aspiring young actresses to step into Elle Woods’ stylish shoes. The series promises to dive into Elle Woods’ teenage years, revealing the experiences that shaped her into the iconic character we know and love today.
The “Legally Blonde” franchise kicked off in 2001 with the first movie, called appropriately enough “Legally Blonde”, which followed Elle Woods, a pink-obsessed sorority girl, as she navigates the cutthroat world of Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Instead of reclaiming her former flame, Elle realizes her true potential, becomes a successful lawyer, and delivers empowering messages about self-belief and perseverance. In “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde” that came out in 2003, Elle takes her skills to Washington, D.C., to lobby for animal rights and pass a bill to ban animal testing, all while staying true to her charming and spirited personality.
In this new prequel series, however, Elle Woods isn’t yet the Harvard-bound legal mastermind we know. Instead, she’s a regular ‘90s high school girl full of ambition and style, but not yet aware of her future career in law. Set in the late 1990s, the show will likely touch on the trends of the era, such as the rise of grunge music, the popularity of Tamagotchis, baggy pants, and the early days of the internet. Elle could be navigating the world of high school friendships, crushes, and trying to figure out who she is all while, of course, standing out with her signature love for all things pink. The show offers a unique opportunity to explore Elle’s early influences, her relationship with her family, and what ultimately drives her toward law school.
While Reese Witherspoon focuses on the prequel, fans of the “Legally Blonde” franchise are also eagerly awaiting the new movie “Legally Blonde 3”, which is being co-written by none other than Mindy Kaling. Mindy Kaling, known for her sharp wit and comedic writing, has been working on the script alongside Dan Goor. Although details about the third installment are being kept tightly under wraps, Mindy Kaling has teased that it will reflect how Elle Woods has grown over the years, while still maintaining the essence of what made her so beloved in the first place. It’s set to be a continuation of Elle’s journey, with Reese Witherspoon once again reprising her role, bringing a mix of nostalgia and fresh storylines for a new generation.
The combination of the prequel series and “Legally Blonde 3” has created a resurgence of excitement around the franchise, giving fans not just one but two new Elle Woods adventures to look forward to. With Witherspoon at the helm, both projects promise to deliver the same empowering, fun, and fashionable spirit that made the original movie such a hit. The fact that Witherspoon is opening up the casting process for a young Elle Woods to the public adds another layer of excitement, as anyone with the right talent and enthusiasm has the chance to become the next Elle.
In a time when nostalgic reboots and prequels are thriving, this new “Legally Blonde” prequel coming to Amazon Prime Video is especially exciting. With Reese Witherspoon and her media company, Hello Sunshine, fully involved in the production, fans can rest assured that the series will remain true to Elle Woods’ roots while offering fresh and relatable content for today’s audience. As we wait to see who will be cast as the young Elle Woods, one thing is for sure: this prequel series will give fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for – more wit, sassiness, and pink!
Reese Witherspoon is looking for a young Elle Woods for ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel