Get ready to relive the pink-hued world of ‘Legally Blonde’ as Reese Witherspoon is searching for the perfect actress to portray a young Elle Woods in the upcoming prequel series, ‘Elle’. The series will delve into Elle’s high school years, exploring the experiences that shaped the iconic character we all know and love.
Witherspoon, who starred in the original film and serves as executive producer for the prequel, took to Instagram to announce the open casting call. “The search for a high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!! We are doing a completely open casting process with Amazon Prime. Apply through the link in my profile… looking forward to seeing who brings our favorite Gemini vegetarian to life!” she wrote.
The original ‘Legally Blonde’ film, based on the novel by Amanda Brown, follows Elle Woods, a bubbly blonde college student who decides to pursue a law degree after being dumped by her boyfriend. The film, released in 2001, became a massive success, spawning a sequel, ‘Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde’, in 2003, and even inspiring a stage musical adaptation.
Back in May, Witherspoon, sporting a pink Dolce & Gabbana ensemble and a chihuahua in her arms, announced the prequel at an Amazon event. She revealed that the series would explore Elle’s high school years, focusing on the formative experiences that helped mold the iconic character. “Before she was the most famous vegetarian to graduate from Harvard Law, she was just a regular 90s high school girl. Get ready to meet her next year on Amazon Prime. I am SO excited!” she shared on Instagram, teasing the upcoming series.
The open casting call for the role of young Elle Woods promises to be a thrilling opportunity for aspiring actresses to bring the beloved character to life. Witherspoon’s commitment to an open casting process ensures a wide range of talent will get a chance to shine. Get ready to see a new generation of Elle Woods grace our screens as ‘Elle’ hits Amazon Prime in the near future.
