Prime Video has today renewed its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series Elle for a second season. Moreover, the streaming service has announced the premiere date for the first season.
Every episode of the first season will be available on Wednesday, July 1.
The series will follow Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.
Lexi Minetree, June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney and Zac Looker star.
Recurring guest stars include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada and James Van Der Beek.
Laura Kittrell created the series and serves as co-showrunner alongside Caroline Dries. They executive produce with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Marc Platt, Amanda Brown and director Jason Moore. Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine produce.
"Twenty-five years after the world met Elle Woods for the first time, it's a dream come true to share the story of how she became the unstoppable force we all fell in love with," said Witherspoon. "Discovering Lexi Minetree and watching her step into Elle's fabulous shoes has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. I think our series' themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike. Working with our incredible Hello Sunshine team, Amazon and our visionary writers and directors to bring Elle's high school journey to life has been a tremendous joy. I can't wait to share Season One with the world and start rolling cameras on Season Two!"
"Elle captures the heart, confidence, and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story," added Peter Friedlander, Global Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios. "Ordering a second season speaks to our belief in the creative vision and the incredible team behind the series, and we're excited for audiences to experience Elle's journey starting with Season One."