'Elle': First trailer for 'Legally Blonde' prequel series out
Washington DC, June 10
The trailer for Prime Video's upcoming series 'Elle' has finally arrived, and it offers fans a first look at the early life of the iconic Elle Woods, long before she made her way to Harvard Law School.
The streaming platform on Tuesday unveiled the official trailer for the Legally Blonde prequel series, which follows a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates the ups and downs of high school in the mid-1990s.
The upcoming series stars Lexi Minetree in the lead role and also takes viewers back to Elle's younger years, introducing a version of the character before the events of the hit Legally Blonde films.
The trailer shows Elle, known as the popular girl from Los Angeles, adjusting to a very different life in Seattle after leaving behind her glamorous Bel-Air lifestyle. As she tries to find her place in a new environment, she faces challenges involving friendships, young love and the everyday drama of high school life.
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Created by Laura Kittrell, known for her work on High School and Insecure, the first season is set in 1995 and explores the experiences that helped shape Elle into the confident and determined woman audiences would later meet at Harvard.
The show also stars June Diane Raphael as Elle's mother Eva and Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt. It also includes Jacob Moskovitz, Gabrielle Policano, Chandler Kinney, Zac Looker and Amy Pietz. Recurring cast members include Jessica Belkin, Danielle Chand, Matt Oberg, Chloe Wepper, Logan Shroyer, Sharon Taylor, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada and James Van Der Beek.
Elle is executive produced by Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries, along with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine. Amanda Brown and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers.
Directed by Jason Moore, who helmed the first two episodes, the series is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video on July 1.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm always skeptical of prequels, especially when the original actress isn't involved. Lexi Minetree has big shoes to fill after Reese Witherspoon's iconic performance. That said, the 90s setting is a nice touch—I grew up in that era and the vibe feels authentic.
As someone who binge-watched Legally Blonde during my college exams for motivation, this is a dream come true! The trailer gave me major Clueless meets Mean Girls vibes. Just praying they don't make it too cringey like some teen dramas today. 🤞
Legally Blonde is a guilty pleasure, but do we really need a prequel? The original movie works so well because Elle's transformation is a surprise. Showing her teenage years might take away some of that magic. Still, I'll give it a shot—the cast looks solid.
Finally, a show that celebrates confidence and intelligence! Elle Woods is such an empowering character for young women. I hope the series keeps that spirit alive. Also, James Van Der Beek in the cast? Total throwback to Dawson's Creek! 😄
I have mixed feelings. On one hand, more Elle Woods content is always welcome. On the other, the trailer felt a bit generic—another rich girl moves to a new town story. But knowing Laura Kittrell's work on Insecure, I'm optimistic about the writing. Let's see!
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