Lexi Minetree is ready to bend and snap into the iconic role of Elle Woods. Four months after Reese Witherspoon shared a global casting call for young Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, she announced the final pick on Instagram on February 13. “Your audition tape was amazing, as we talked about, and we had to make a really hard decision the other day,” Reese told Lexi in the video. “We wanted to tell you in person because you’ve just worked really hard, and we just wanted to tell you that you don’t have to audition anymore because you got the part. You’re Elle Woods!”
The announcement included a heartfelt call to Lexi’s mom, where the 48-year-old actress expressed excitement about Lexi’s audition, saying, “When I saw her tape, I was like, ‘Are we the same person?'” This prequel will depict Elle as a high school student still finding her footing and not yet comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life.
This casting news is a significant moment for both Reese Witherspoon and Lexi Minetree, as the franchise continues to inspire young audiences with its empowering themes.
