Reese Witherspoon has revealed that actress Lexi Minetree will play the iconic character Elle Woods in the upcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel. The news was shared by Witherspoon on her Instagram, where she expressed excitement about informing Minetree of her casting.
According to the video posted by Witherspoon, Minetree’s audition tape was impressive and impressed Witherspoon so much that they had to make a hard decision. To share the good news in person, Witherspoon visited Minetree at her doorstep, where she burst into tears of surprise.
Witherspoon helped Minetree call her mom to inform her about getting the part, saying “I wanted to tell you some really good news, but I would actually prefer to have Lexi tell you.” After the call, Minetree revealed her excitement and promised that Witherspoon was in good hands. She also thanked Amazon Studios, Hello Sunshine, director Jason T. Moore, and her hairdresser for their support.
The “Legally Blonde” prequel is set to premiere on Prime Video, although a release date has not yet been announced. This marks the first time Minetree will play the role of Elle Woods, following in the footsteps of Reese Witherspoon’s iconic performance in the 2001 film and its sequel.
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