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Season 1 of 'Legally Blonde' Prequel 'Elle' to Premiere July 1

Prime Video will debut the Legally Blonde prequel Elle on July 1, with production on a second season set for spring, expanding the franchise's coming-of-age story.

  • Prime Video announced Elle will premiere on July 1 and revealed an early Season 2 renewal ahead of the series debut.
  • Creator Laura Kittrell and co-showrunner Caroline Dries built the series following Elle Woods in high school, developed after the project earned a series order in May 2024.
  • The principal cast includes Lexi Minetree as teen Elle Woods, June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott, while Reese Witherspoon and Jason Moore executive produce and Moore directed the first two episodes.
  • Production on Season 2 will begin this spring, and Amazon executives said the early order reflects confidence in the creative vision and positions the show as a fresh franchise extension.
  • On Jan. 21 the show teased its date and Witherspoon shared footage, while promotional photos and posters hinted at Bruiser the Chihuahua.
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Reese Witherspoon's cult figure returns: The prequel series "Elle" shows Elle Woods' high school time – with start date and season 2.

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BroadwayWorld broke the news in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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