Prime Video’s set a July premiere date for the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, and announced the series has been given an early season two renewal. The prequel takes Reese Witherspoon’s character, Elle Woods, back to high school with Lexi Minetree (All Alone Together) stepping into Elle’s shoes.
The coming-of-age comedy will premiere on July 1, 2026.
“Twenty-five 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,” stated Reese Witherspoon. “Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle’s fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think our series’ 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. I can’t wait to share season one with the world and start rolling cameras on season two!”
In addition to Minetree in the titular role, the season one cast features June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker. Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada, and James Van Der Beek appear in recurring roles.
“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, 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.”
Prime Video’s season one synopsis 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.”
Laura Kittrell (High School) created the series and serves as an executive producer and co-showrunner with Caroline Dries. Additional executive producers include Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Marc Platt, Amanda Brown, and Jason Moore.
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