A sequel followed in 2003 that sank considerably in the critical department, but still fared exceptionally well financially.

This madehope high forLegally Blonde 3, but a true Reese Witherspoon-led sequel remained elusive.

The prequel series,Elle, will be set before the events of 2001’sLegally Blonde.

Split image of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.

Who Is Making The Legally Blonde Prequel Series?

The show is created by Laura Kittrell who will also serve as its showrunner.

The up-and-comer won the part after an open call was held that saw thousands of candidates apply.

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Tom Everett Scott (ER) also joined the cast as Elle’s dad, Wyatt.

It’s unlikely that any original stars will return to reprise their roles.

The supporting cast grew with the addition of several younger stars who will play contemporaries of Elle’s.

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What Is The Story Of The Legally Blonde Prequel, Elle?

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Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods smiling brightly up at the internship list with a crowd of students around her in Legally Blonde

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Elle Woods looking shocked in the hallway at Harvard University in Legally Blonde.

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