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Ellepremieres July 1 on Prime Video, with Season 2 already ordered ahead of its debut.
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The series follows Elle Woods in high school before the events of Legally Blonde.
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Lexi Minetree stars as Elle Woods, with Reese Witherspoon serving as executive producer.
Prime Videohas announced that Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blondeprequel series from media company Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on July 1.
A second season of the show has already been ordered by Prime Video ahead of its debut this summer.
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Find out everything you need to know below about Elle,from how to watch it to cast details.
What is 'Elle' about?
Season 1 of Elle follows 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 Blondefilm.
"25 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 Reese Witherspoon.
"Discovering Lexi Minetree [who portrays Elle] 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 1 with the world and start rolling cameras on Season 2!"
How to watch 'Elle' on Prime Video
Ellepremieres on Prime Video on July 1 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Will there be an 'Elle' Season 2?
Ahead of its debut, Ellehas already been renewed for a second season.
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"Ellecaptures 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," said 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 1."
Who is in the cast of 'Elle'?
The Season 1 cast of Elleincludes Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, June Diane Raphael as Elle's mother Eva, and Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt, alongside Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker.
Recurring cast members include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harder, Kayla Maisonet, Lisa Yamada, and James Van Der Beek.
Who directed and produced 'Elle'?
Created by Laura Kittrell (High School, Insecure), Elleis co-showrun and executive produced by Kittrell and Caroline Dries.
Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Marc Platt, and Amanda Brown also serve as executive producers.
Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect) directed the first two episodes of Season 1 and also serves as an executive producer.
What else can I watch on Prime Video?
The film is the second installment of the saga based on Stefania S.'s international bestselling novels.
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This story has been updated with new information about the show.