Lexi Minetree is set to star as a teenage Elle Woods in a new prequel series titled “Elle” for Amazon Prime Video. Multiple outlets highlight the casting of Minetree as the next performer to take on the role of Elle Woods, framing the series as a continuation of the character’s story through her teenage years. The coverage also emphasizes that Minetree is the newcomer stepping into a well-known character from the “Legally Blonde” universe, marking the start of the character’s earlier-life portrayal for the streaming series. The articles focus on the announcement of her starring role and present it as a key part of the show’s premise: exploring Elle Woods before the events associated with the better-known films. Additional context about production details, release timing, and supporting cast is not included in the provided excerpts. Overall, the reporting agrees that Minetree will lead the series as teenage Elle Woods in the Prime Video prequel.