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Reese Witherspoon Launches 'Elle': Legally Blonde Prequel Series

4/2/2025

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Reese Witherspoon is back in the spotlight, kicking off production for the highly anticipated "Elle," a prequel series to Legally Blonde. This exciting new chapter follows a young Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, as she navigates the trials of high school that mold her into the iconic character we adore. Witherspoon takes on the role of executive producer, joined by a talented cast including Tom Everett Scott and June Diane Raphael.

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Reese Witherspoon is back in the spotlight, kicking off production for the highly anticipated "Elle," a prequel series to Legally Blonde. This exciting new chapter follows a young Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, as she navigates the trials of high school that mold her into the iconic character we adore. Witherspoon takes on the role of executive producer, joined by a talented cast including Tom Everett Scott and June Diane Raphael.