Lexi Minetree is set to star as teenage Elle Woods in Prime Video’s prequel series “Elle,” a new installment connected to the “Legally Blonde” franchise. Multiple outlets profile the newcomer and focus on her selection for the role. The New York Times reports that Minetree competed against thousands of other actors—described as 5,000—before being chosen to play the character in her younger years. The Independent, Who What Wear, and the New York Post also frame the casting as a major career milestone and highlight that Minetree underwent a process aimed at bringing Elle Woods’ qualities to the role. While the coverage differs in tone and emphasis—ranging from personal background to an introduction of the actress to audiences—the shared details are consistent: Minetree has been cast as teenage Elle Woods, and the series is produced for Prime Video. Across sources, the focus remains on Minetree’s casting and her opportunity to portray a central, well-known character in a prequel format, expanding the story before Elle’s later successes.