Prime Video is set to release "Elle," a prequel series exploring the early life of Elle Woods, the iconic character from "Legally Blonde." The eight-episode first season premieres on Wednesday, July 1, with each episode running approximately 45 minutes.
The series stars newcomer Lexi Minetree in the titular role, depicting Elle Woods before her time at UCLA and Harvard Law. The narrative follows a younger Elle as she moves with her parents from Beverly Hills to Seattle, a move that challenges her to adapt to a new environment. The show aims to explore how Elle Woods became the character known for her intelligence and distinctive style.
Reese Witherspoon, who originated the role of Elle Woods in the 2001 film "Legally Blonde," serves as an executive producer on the prequel series but does not appear on screen. The show features a cast that includes June Diane Raphael as Eva Woods, Tom Everett Scott as Wyatt Woods, Chandler Kinney as Kimberly, Jacob Moskovitz as Miles, Gabrielle Policano as Liz, Zac Looker as Dustin, Jessica Belkin as Madison, Amy Pietz as Donna, and James Van Der Beek as Dean Wilson.
Each episode of "Elle" Season 1 is named after a quote from the original "Legally Blonde" film. Episode titles include "Pilot," "No Silly, I Go Here," "You’re Not the Girl I Thought You Were," "I’m Not Afraid of a Challenge," "Trust Me, I Can Handle Anything," "Whoever Said Orange Is The New Pink Was Seriously Disturbed," "You Picked the Wrong Girl," and "What, Like It’s Hard."