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James Van Der Beek Joins 'Legally Blonde' Prequel as Mayor

5/16/2025

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James Van Der Beek is set to bring charisma to the role of mayoral candidate Dean Wilson in the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, on Prime Video. Created by Laura Kittrell, this vibrant show dives into Elle Woods' formative high school years, featuring a talented cast that includes June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott, with Reese Witherspoon lending her expertise as an executive producer.

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James Van Der Beek is set to bring charisma to the role of mayoral candidate Dean Wilson in the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, on Prime Video. Created by Laura Kittrell, this vibrant show dives into Elle Woods' formative high school years, featuring a talented cast that includes June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott, with Reese Witherspoon lending her expertise as an executive producer.