Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine have cast Lexi Minetree, known for her role in The Murdaugh Murders, as the lead in a new Legally Blonde prequel series. This marks a significant opportunity for Minetree, who was one of the finalists to play the iconic character “Elle Woods” originally played by Reese Witherspoon.
Minetree will star alongside a team of creators and executive producers, including Laura Kittrell, Caroline Dries, and Reese Witherspoon herself. The series follows Elle’s high school years, exploring the experiences that shaped her into the beloved character from the original film.
Witherspoon broke the news on social media, expressing her excitement for Minetree to take on the role. The new series is set to premiere on Prime Video, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/02/legally-blonde-prequel-lexi-minetree-elle-woods-1236288203