Forbes StaffThe actor, who played “Elle Woods” in the 2001 classic Legally Blonde, has now announced its prequel and a casting call for the prequel series.
The 2001 film Legally Blonde, starring Reese Witherspoon, was based on Amanda Brown’s 2001 novel of the same name. The actress who brought the character of Elle Woods to life in the 2001 classic film has now announced its prequel, which is exciting news for all her fans.
Reese Witherspoon announced a prequel to her 2001 film Legally Blonde.
Actor Reese Witherspoon announced a prequel to her 2001 film Legally Blonde, in which she played the character named Elle Woods. She has announced an exciting development for franchise fans and an open casting call for a prequel series focusing on Elle’s teenage years.
The actor posts about the announcement on Instagram.
Reese posted a video on Instagram and expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I can’t wait to tell you that we are starting the casting process and making it open. Yes, that is right. This is an open casting for the young Elle Woods when she was in high school.” She encouraged aspiring actors with the post and wrote, “I cannot wait to see all the Elle Woods’ out there. This is gonna be really fun!” The Oscar-winning actress also confirmed that her production company, Hello Sunshine, will be helming the new series to be released on Prime Video.
More about the Legally Blonde prequel series.
The series, which will air on Prime Video, promises to capture Elle’s vibrant personality, highlighting her confidence and vulnerability as she navigates her first love and heartbreak during the 1990s. A press release that accompanied the announcement obtained by People Magazine describes Elle as “a driven, natural-born leader who will always stop to straighten another woman’s crown.”
Reese Witherspoon portrayed Elle Woods in the original Legally Blonde, which grossed over $141 million globally. She reprised the role in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde and produced the 2009 spin-off Legally Blondes.
