Reese Witherspoon spotlights up-and-coming talent for 'Elle' production - Reese Witherspoon is introducing a fresh face to the "Elle" franchise.
In the upcoming "Legally Blonde" prequel series, set to air on Amazon Prime Video, Hollywood icon Reese Witherspoon (48, "Walk the Line") is taking on the role of producer. She's on a mission to find the perfect young actress to don the iconic pink blazer and play the character of Elle Woods. After a rigorous casting process, Witherspoon made her decision and announced it to the lucky recipient in an Instagram video.
The chosen one was none other than up-and-coming actress Lexi Minetree. The young starlet, who was initially caught off guard, broke into tears of joy upon hearing the news. Witherspoon shared the moment, complimenting Minetree and expressing their surprising similarities.
The prequel series, titled "Elle", follows the life of Elle Woods as a high school student. Witherspoon will be producing the series through her production company, Hello Sunshine. The role of Elle Woods in the original timeline was famously portrayed by Witherspoon herself in the 2001 and 2003 films.
Lexi Minetree, hailing from Los Angeles, has already made a name for herself in the industry. Although she's best known for her role as Ava, Jade's church friend, in the sitcom "Family Reunion", she's no stranger to the big screen or the small.
The movies "Legally Blonde" are not just about a pink-loving blonde becoming a lawyer. They delve deeper, exploring the topic of women being underestimated. Witherspoon, who founded her production company in 2016, has a strong focus on women's themes, carrying on that legacy in her latest project.
[1] "Family Reunion" (TV Series), Lexi Underwood as Ava (IMDb)[2] "Elle" (TV Series), Elle Woods role not given to Lexi Underwood (Hollywood Reporter)
Instagram is a great place to start sharing the exciting news about the new "Legally Blonde" prequel series starring Lexi Minetree. Reese Witherspoon praised Minetree's similarities to Elle Woods in her Instagram video.
Despite her success in "Family Reunion," Lexi Minetpoon's role in the new series hasn't been confirmed by the Hollywood Reporter yet. Witherspoon's choice to produce "Elle" reflects her continued focus on exploring women's themes in her work.
Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, has become a staple in Hollywood for promoting women's stories, mirroring the ongoing representation theme from the original "Legally Blonde" movies.
