Twenty-five years after “Legally Blonde” turned pink poise into a cultural superpower, its afterlife kept evolving — quoted, memed, and passed down like a cheerfully ruthless self-confidence manual. That legacy got a rewind of its origin story today, as Prime Video released the official trailer for “Elle,” the high school-set prequel series.
The show will premiere July 1 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, and it will already have a second season waiting in the wings: the streamer will order Season 2 ahead of the debut.
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Starring Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, Season 1 will also feature June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mother Eva and Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt, alongside Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker. Recurring cast members will include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada, and James Van Der Beek.
Season 1 will follow Elle Woods in high school, tracking the life experiences that shape her into the iconic young woman audiences first met in the original film.
In a statement released with the announcement, Reese Witherspoon will position the series as a full-circle franchise beat and a character-first origin story.
“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,” she said. “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 self-belief 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!”
Amazon MGM Studios’ Peter Friedlander will also underline the intent to keep the character’s core appeal intact while widening the frame. “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,” he said. “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.”
Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios will produce the series, which will be created by Laura Kittrell (whose credits include “High School” and “Insecure”) and co-showrun by Kittrell alongside Caroline Dries. Lauren Neustadter, Marc Platt, and Amanda Brown will serve among the executive producers, and Jason Moore (director of “Pitch Perfect”) will direct the first two episodes and executive-produce.
