Prime Video’s upcomingLegally Blondeprequel show,Elle, has cast the role of Elle Woods’ father. Directed by Robert Luketic, and starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, and Selma Blair,Legally Blondefollowed sorority girl Elle Woods, who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend by getting a degree from Harvard Law School. The movie was a 2001 hit, grossing more than $140 million against a production budget of $18 million, and spawned a sequel and straight-to-DVD spinoff movie, as well as a Broadway musical. TheupcomingLegally Blondeprequelwill follow Elle during her high school years.
PerVariety,Tom Everett Scott, who also appeared onER,Southland, andVan Wilder, will star as Elle’s dad, Wyatt. He will join series lead Lexi Minetree, who will portray Elle, and June Diane Raphael, who plays the part of Eva, Elle’s mom.Ellecomes from creator Laura Kittrell, who will serve as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries. Franchise star Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter will executive produce via Hello Sunshine, along with Marc Platt, while Amazon MGM Studios will produce.
What This Means For The Legally Blonde Prequel Show
The Show’s Cast Is Taking Shape
Elle’s cast list keeps growing, with the show promising a fresh and exciting take on theLegally Blondecharacter.Scott’s experience as an actor can bring depth and wisdomto one of the characters responsible for helping to shape the woman Elle would become, and his pairing with Raphael will help to strengthen the family dynamic that could be central to the show. How many more cast members will joinElleat this point is unclear, butWitherspoon’s involvementshould allow the series to attract some talented performers in key roles moving forward.
Elleis a show that will look to focus on its protagonist’s formative years, tracing her time in high school. It will likely delve into how she ascended to popularity, as well as explore her early experiences with love, friendships, and personal growth. In the originalLegally Blondemovie, Elle’s parents are only featured briefly near the beginning, so very little is known about her relationship with them. As her parents are now the first characters cast aside from Elle herself, it seems the series is putting serious thought into expanding her backstory.
Our Take On How Elle Might Shape The Legally Blonde Franchise
Legally Blonde 3is still in development, so it is unclear how much of a roleEllewill play in shaping the franchise. It is likely the show will look to pay homage to the movies while also creating its own style and characters. With so little revealed about Elle’s early life,the show has a wide canvas to paint on. It will look to capture the wit, humor, and uplifting optimism of the movies. The casting of Scott is a strong step toward making sureElleis a show that is going to leave a strong mark on theLegally Blondefranchise.
Legally Blonde
TheLegally Blondefranchise follows Elle Woods, a determined and fashion-forward sorority girl, who embarks on a journey to prove her intelligence and break stereotypes. After being dumped by her boyfriend, she decides to attend Harvard Law School to win him back but soon realizes her true potential and passion for law. The franchise blends comedy with empowerment, tackling themes of self-discovery, determination, and challenging societal expectations, all while Elle maintains her bright personality and love for fashion.
