Reese Witherspoon Announces Lexi Minetree as New Elle Woods

Reese Witherspoon has officially announced Lexi Minetree as the new Elle Woods for Amazon's upcoming prequel series, 'Elle.' The announcement, shared via an emotional video, highlights Minetree's excitement as Witherspoon informs her that she has secured the iconic role after an extensive audition process. Witherspoon expressed her joy in producing the series, inspired by the success of Netflix's 'Wednesday,' and emphasized her desire to explore Elle's character during her high school years. The show, produced by Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and led by creator Laura Kittrell, aims to delve into the origins of the beloved character from the original 'Legally Blonde' films. Fans are eager to see how Minetree embodies the role and navigates the challenges of being a teenager with Elle's signature flair. Witherspoon's involvement as both a producer and the original Elle Woods adds a layer of authenticity and excitement to the project.