TV: 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series Closing In On Its Lead

Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde (2001)

Amazon's Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, is closing in on finding its leading lady. The list has been narrowed to two: Lexi Minetree and Madison Wolfe. Reese Witherspoon, the OG Elle Woods, was inspired to make this series after watching Netflix's Wednesday.

Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are getting closer to finding the next Elle Woods to lead its upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series.

Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) and Madison Wolfe (True Detective, Mayfair Witches) have tested for the role, Deadline has learned. According to inside sources, no decision has been made yet; one is expected soon. Reps for Amazon MGM Studios and Hello Sunshine declined to comment for this story.

Lexi Minetree (left), Madison Wolfe (right)

Source: Deadline