Reese Witherpon as Elle Woods
Amazon Prime Video has greenlit Elle, a prequel series to the iconic Legally Blonde series. This marks the first time a major MGM title has been adapted into a TV series for a streaming platform. This project comes from the creative minds of Reese Witherspoon and her production company Hello Sunshine.
Elle delves into Elle Woods’ formative years in high school, unraveling the life events that shaped her into the beloved character played by Witherspoon in the original film. Set several years before the events of Legally Blonde, viewers will witness Elle’s journey as a teenager.
Laura Kittrell, known for her work on “High School” and “Insecure,” will serve as showrunner for “Elle.” Witherspoon expressed her excitement for the series and emphasized that fans will be able to experience Elle Woods’ world in a way that only she can portray.
The series is a collaboration between Hello Sunshine, Amazon MGM Studios, and a team of producers including Marc Platt. Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, praised the vision behind Elle and its undeniable appeal to audiences around the world.
Legally Blonde, which debuted in 2001, became a cultural phenomenon and catapulted Reese Witherspoon to superstardom. There are already plans for the third installment of this film series.
issued – May 15, 2024 2:42 PM IST
