Prime Video has released the first trailer for “Elle,” a prequel series set in 1995 that follows Elle Woods years before the events of the 2001 film “Legally Blonde.” Across the coverage, the show is described as placing the teenage Elle in a “fish-out-of-water” situation after her privileged life in Bel-Air is disrupted and she must relocate to Seattle during the height of the grunge movement. The trailer and official logline outline Elle’s efforts to navigate a new environment while remaining true to herself, with the series focusing on formative experiences such as friendship and romance before she later heads to Harvard Law School.
The series is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, who originated the role of Elle Woods in the original film. Casting announcements name Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods, with Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker also appearing. June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott play Elle’s parents, Eva and Wyatt Woods.
Production and release details highlighted by outlets indicate Season 1 will premiere on Prime Video on Wednesday, 1 July, with all eight episodes available at once. Variety also notes key art released alongside the trailer, and Vancouver’s coverage points to the series being shot in Vancouver.
