Created by Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, Elle is the official prequel to Legally Blonde. Positioned as one of Prime Video's flagship projects, the series will premiere exclusively on the platform starting July 1, 2026, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Even before its debut, Prime Video announced a renewal for a second season, highlighting the studio’s confidence in this new storytelling universe.
The first season delves into Elle Woods' high school years, long before she set foot at Harvard. The story explores the formative personal and social experiences that shaped her into the iconic figure of American comedy she is today. Instead of retelling the courtroom dramas from the films, the series focuses on her journey of self-discovery—highlighting her confidence, unwavering optimism, and her playful take on societal norms.
Through this teenage setting, the series unfolds a coming-of-age story centered on kindness, authenticity, and self-confidence. These themes, already prominent in the feature films starring Reese Witherspoon, are here reimagined within a school environment, providing a more intimate and nuanced exploration of the character.
Created by Laura Kittrell (High School, Insecure), Elle is led by Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries as showrunners and executive producers. Reese Witherspoon, who brought the character to life on the big screen, also serves as an executive producer alongside Lauren Neustadter, Marc Platt, and Amanda Brown. The first two episodes are directed by Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect).
Reese Witherspoon emphasizes the symbolic significance of the project, more than twenty-five years after the release of the original film. She discusses a generational reinterpretation of the character, designed to appeal both to long-time fans and to a new audience encountering Elle Woods for the first time. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM Studios highlights a storytelling approach that stays true to the original’s spirit while embracing a distinctly modern perspective.
The cast of Season 1 is led by Lexi Minetree, who stars as Elle Woods. She is joined by June Diane Raphael as Eva, her mother, and Tom Everett Scott as Wyatt, her father. The lineup also features Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker, along with several recurring roles played by Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, David Burtka, and James Van Der Beek.
With a second season already confirmed, Elle is part of a long-term strategy to expand the Legally Blonde franchise. The series aims to deepen the character's universe while staying true to the elements that made it a cultural hit.
She Series | Streaming since 2026
Season 1 available on Prime Video starting July 1, 2026
Comedy | 2 seasons (season 2 confirmed)
Created by Laura Kittrell | Produced by Hello Sunshine, Amazon MGM Studios
Starring Lexi Minetree, June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott
Related to Legally Blonde
Country: United States
Returning to Elle Woods's origins, the series offers a more personal retelling of a character who has become a cultural icon, while also fitting into the current trend of prequels focused on prominent female figures from 2000s cinema.
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