Meet the Cast of 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series, 'Elle'

In case you haven’t heard, Legally Blonde is getting its long-awaited prequel!

After decades of fans asking for more of Reese Witherspoon’s Elle Woods, the sorority sister-turned-badass lawyer will finally be back on our screens in the Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios series, Elle.

Set to premiere in the summer of 2026, the series will star newcomer Lexi Minetree as Elle and follow the iconic character throughout high school. “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film,” the official synopsis reads.

“Elle is in high school, so she’s figuring out who she is as a person,” Minetree told Us Weekly at the Amazon Upfronts event on May 12. “She definitely loves fashion still, just like she did in the movie, but I think what audiences are gonna love is that she really gets to discover herself during this time.”

“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series!” Reese Witherspoon said in the original announcement. “Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!”

Meet the Cast of ‘Elle’

Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods

First things first, Lexi Minetree will be playing Elle Woods. While you might not have heard her name before, her IMDb credits span back to 2016, starting with a series of short movies. Most notably, she acted in The Murdaugh Murders and in one episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Tom Everett Scott as Wyatt Woods

On March 24, actor Tom Everett Scott was confirmed by Deadline to be playing Elle’s dad, Wyatt. He’s most known for his roles in movies like That Thing You Do!, Boiler Room and Because I Said So. He’s also starred in many TV shows over the years, including The Summer I Turned Pretty, Philly and Reign.

June Diane Raphael at Eva Woods

On March 11, Deadline announced that June Diane Raphael will be playing Elle’s mom, Eva. “[Eva] is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect,” the description of the character said.

You might know Raphael from many of her previous projects like New Girl, Grace and Frankie, Burning Love and Adult Swim’s NTSF:SD:SUV.

Jacob Moskovitz as Miles

Next up are a few of the actors who will be playing fellow high schoolers on the show. Per Deadline, Jacob Moskovitz, known for his roles in Y2K and Isle Child, will be playing Miles, the school’s star athlete who is charmed by Elle.

Chandler Kinney as Kimberly

Actress Chandler Kinney, who starred in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and made it far in Dancing With the Stars season 33, will be Kimberly, a sharp-tongued senior who is not a fan of Elle.

Gabrielle Policano as Liz

Another potential high school nemesis for Elle is Liz, played by Babygirl actress Gabrielle Policano. Liz was described in the announcement as the “anti-Elle Woods.”

Zac Looker as Dustin

Also joining the high school is Zac Looker as Dustin. Per Deadline, Dustin is Elle’s classmate and sparring partner who cares about social justice and isn’t afraid to challenge authority. Looker previously starred in Geek Girl, A Kind of Spark and Invasion.

Jessica Belkin as Madison

Actress Jessica Belkin will be a recurring character on the show as Elle’s best friend, Madison. She’s best known for her work in American Horror Story: Hotel, Just Add Magic and Last Straw.

Logan Shroyer as Josh

Logan Shroyer, who famously played teen Kevin in This Is Us from 2016 to 2022, will be Madison’s cousin and Elle’s crush, Josh.

Amy Pietz as Donna

Also in the cast will be Amy Pietz as Donna, the “no-nonsense high school secretary.” Pietz is most known for her roles in Caroline in the City, Rodney and Aliens in America.

Matt Oberg as Principal Anderson

Also in the high school staff will be Matt Oberg, a comedic actor known for his roles in Sisters, Abbott Elementary, and Fresh Off the Boat, who will play the high school principal, Principal Anderson.

Chloe Wepper as Ms Burke

The high school will also have Chloe Wepper as Ms. Burke, Elle’s chemistry teacher and choreographer to the high school cheer team. Wepper is known from Good Trouble, The Rookie and Family Switch.

Lisa Yamada as Amber

The Bold and the Beautiful star Lisa Yamada will be playing Amber, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle’s social circle.

David Burtka as Chad

David Burtka will be playing Chad, Elle’s family’s neighbor. Burtka is known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother and Neil Puppet Dreams alongside his husband, Neil Patrick Harris.

Brad Harder as Charlie

Brad Harder, who starred in Jingle Bell Run, Cruel Summer and Virgin River, will be playing Charlie (no details on him so far).

Kayla Maisonet as Tiffany

Lastly, Kayla Maisonet will be Tiffany, a Bel Air high school friend in Elle’s social circle. She’s starred in a series of kids’ shows like Dog With a Blog, Stuck in the Middle, and Speechless.

The Production Team Behind Elle:

Now that we’ve gotten cast out of the way, here’s who will be behind the scenes making the show. Creator Laura Kittrell is co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Caroline Dries, while Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt also serve as executive producers. Jason Moore, aka the director of Pitch Perfect and Shotgun Wedding, is set to direct the first two episodes. 

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