Reese Witherspoon Reveals First Look at Legally Blonde Prequel

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Reese Witherspoon is Making a Legally Blonde Spinoff TV Show

It's hard for Reese Witherspoon to keep the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series completely under wraps.

The original Elle Woods confirmed filming is underway on the upcoming prequel series Elle, which will follow the titular character through high school, by sharing a sneak peek of star Lexi Minetree on set. 

"Harvard was hard. High School was harder. Our new series, Elle, is now in production!" Reese, who is producing the new Prime Video show, shared on her Instagram April 2. "Couldn't be more excited to introduce you all to @leximinetree as Elle Woods."

Back in February, Reese announced that Lexi, who was found in a global casting call, would take on the leading role with a sweet video.

"Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods! After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle," she wrote in the caption. "And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree."

As to how Lexi reacted to the news? In her own post sharing the video of her casting announcement, she wrote, "Ok ok ok, my brain is going nuts over here I don’t even know where to BEGIN."

"Thank you to my family, friends, and reps who believe in me and my silly lil dreams," she wrote. "Thank you to @amazonmgmstudios, @hellosunshine and everyone involved with this project for trusting me with this iconic role."

She finished out her message by thanking the original Elle Woods herself.

"And thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to @reesewitherspoon for handing me down Elle Woods," Lexi gushed. "I already love her so so much, I promise she’s in good hands. P.S. thank you for showing me how amazing I am going to look in the future, soooo looking forward to that:)"

And Reese isn’t just revisiting the iconic role through Elle. The actress will return in Legally Blonde 3, which is being written by pal Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor.

Mindy, who shared she and Dan turned in their most recent draft of the film, previously shared insight into some of the big questions the film would explore.

"What is Elle Woods like at 42? Does she end up becoming all the things she wanted?” the Runing Point creator posited to Time in 2022. “How does that personality manifest in a grown woman? Has she become more cynical? Her brightness and her cheerfulness really worked when she was 22, but how has life changed her perspective on things?"

But until fans see Reese return as Elle and Lexi pick up the mantle, keep reading to see when more of your favorite shows are set to air…

HGTV/Warner Bros. Discovery

Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa (HGTV) - Apr. 3

Real estate expert and busy dad of three Tarek El Moussa will coach more amateur flippers when Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa returns to HGTV. During the new 11 episodes, Tarek, who has nearly 1,000 flips to his credit, will teach novice renovators how to turn a profit and avoid the pitfalls most flipping newcomers face.

Prime/Amazon MGM Studios

The Bondsman (Prime Video) - Apr. 3

Murdered bounty hunter Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon) is resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped from the prison of Hell. By chasing down those demons with the help and hinderance of his estranged family, Hub learns how his own sins got his soul condemned -- which pushes him to seek a second chance at life, love, and country music.

FX Network

Dying for Sex (FX) - Apr. 4

FX’s Dying for Sex is inspired by the story of Molly Kochan, originally shared on a Wondery podcast created with her best friend, Nikki Boyer. After Molly (Michelle Williams) receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she decides to leave her husband, Steve (Jay Duplass) and begins to explore the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.

OWN/Warner Bros. Discovery

The Never Ever Mets (OWN) - Apr. 4

The dating show's second season features seven new couples who have built strong love connections online but have never met in person. Now, they’ll spend three weeks together in a lush L.A. villa to see if their virtual chemistry translates to real life. As they take their relationships to the next level, shocking secrets and bombshell revelations bring into question whether their love stories can survive off the screen.

TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery

Say Yes to the Dress (TLC) - Apr. 5

At New York’s Kleinfeld Bridal, the wedding dress shopping experience is always part fashion show, part bridal story and part family therapy. As always, Randy Fenoli and the Kleinfeld team are up for the challenge. This season they navigate the toughest entourages, meet new extreme demands and even pull off a surprise wedding in the salon! From a non-binary bride seeking two looks in one to a modest bride searching for the perfect gown for her conservative Jewish ceremony, and a bald bride ready to prove she is beautiful without a veil, the Kleinfeld team ensures every bride feels perfect on their wedding day.  

CBS/Paramount

An Evening With Elton John and Brandi Carlile (CBS) - Apr. 6

Between these electrifying solo and duo performances, Elton and Brandi will also invite the audience into an intimate sit-down conversation on stage that will pull back the curtain on their 20-year friendship, the profound journey behind their latest collaboration and share intimate footage from their process. Additionally, throughout the evening, those closest to Elton and Brandi will pay emotional tributes to the artists’ illustrious careers.

Hulu/Disney

The Handmaid's Tale  (Hulu) - Apr. 8

In the sixth and final season, June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. The final chapter of June's journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.

Netflix

Pop the Balloon LIVE (Netflix) - Apr. 8

Serving as a reimagining of the viral YouTube dating series Pop the Balloon or Find Love, this show will feature singles testing their chemistry while trying to keep their balloon intact. As an added element of surprise, viewers will see real-time eliminations, unpredictable dilemmas, and unfiltered romance. Insecure alum Yvonne Oriji will host the adaptation, while the original show's creators—Arlette Amuli and Bolia “BM” Matundu—are executive producers. 

Courtesy of Prime/Amazon MGM Studios

Spy High (Prime Video) - Apr. 8

Spy High is a four-part docuseries that explores the story of 15-year-old Blake Robbins, who filed a lawsuit claiming that his prestigious public school was spying on him when he was accused of selling drugs. Beneath this juicy suburban scandal lie more troubling revelations, with implications in a larger war over digital privacy being waged in schools today.

Jake Giles Netter/Max

Hacks (MAX) - Apr. 10

Tensions rise as Deborah and Ava endeavor to get their late night show off the ground and make history doing it.

Netflix

Black Mirror (Netflix) - Apr. 10

Charlie Brooker's dark, satirical anthology series will return for season seven with six brand new episodes, including a sequel to the sci-fi adventure USS Callister.

AppleTV+

Your Friends & Neighbors (AppleTV+) - Apr. 11

After being fired in disgrace, Andrew “Coop” Cooper (Jon Hamm), a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from the homes of his neighbors in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Roku Channel

The Great American Baking Show (Roku Channel) - Apr. 11

Co-hosts Zach Cherry and Casey Wilson welcome eight talented bakers from all corners of America to the iconic white tent, where they’ll be challenged to whisk, knead, and frost their way to baking stardom. From decadent pastries to showstopping cakes, their baking skills will be put to the ultimate test by legendary judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. In the end, only one will rise to the very top, earn the coveted cake stand, and be crowned America’s top amateur baker.

Hulu/Disney

Got to Get Out (Hulu) - Apr. 11

Twenty people under one roof, $1 million dollars in prizes up for grabs. To win it, they’ve Got to Get Out…but that’s much easier said than done.

Lies and lunacy collide in this exhilarating competition series where an outrageous mix of reality icons and crafty gamers must conspire to get out. In this house, time is money. As the clock ticks up, so does the prize money. The longer they stay, the greater their chance to earn more. They can split the money equally in the end, or at any point in time, try to make their escape with the accumulated money all for themselves, leaving others to start again at $0.

From wild strategies and temptations to shifting alliances and unbelievable escape attempts, the players will try any and every way to make it out of the gate and win the prize.

Peacock

WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle (Peacock) - Apr. 11

Featuring never-before-seen footage from the WWE archives, the documentary follows the making of the Las Vegas WrestleMania in 1993 that paved the path forward for the company. From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the "World's Largest Toga Party" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event. The documentary premieres April 11, exclusively on Peacock, just ahead of the highly anticipated WrestleMania 41, set in the same city as WrestleMania IX more than 30 years later. 

Disney+

Dr. Who (Disney+) - Apr. 12

The Doctor meets Belinda Chandra and begins an epic quest to get her back to Earth. But a mysterious force is stopping their return and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before.

HBO/MAX/Warner Bros. Discovery

The Last of Us (HBO) - Apr. 13

Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

MGM+

Godfather of Harlem (MGM+) - Apr. 13

In season four of Godfather of Harlem, Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn). After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic assassination, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antionette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.

HGTV/Warner Bros. Discovery

Rock the Block (HGTV) - Apr. 14

Season six will raise the stakes like never before when two seasoned veteran teams come back to the block to challenge two rookie teams hungry for a win. Popular carpenter, craftsman, design expert and series’ host Ty Pennington will charge the HGTV powerhouse duos to face-off in an epic renovation battle just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. Each team will have just six weeks and a budget of $250,000 to renovate identical modern properties that boast breathtaking mountain views, soaring interior spaces and the largest backyards in series’ history, transforming them with their signature vision and personalized design style. The team who clinches the highest appraised value for their home will claim coveted Rock the Block bragging rights and a street named in their honor.

Bravo

The Valley (Bravo) - Apr. 15

After a rollercoaster first season, things pick up where they left off and chaos ensues as the group deals with the fallout of long-term relationships dissolving, the rumor mill continuing to run and friendships fracturing, possibly beyond repair. 

Paramount+

The Carters: Hurts to Love You (Paramount+) - Apr. 15

The documentary takes a deeply personal look at the soaring success and heartbreaking struggles of a family propelled into the spotlight by the meteoric rise of the musical careers of two brothers, Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) and the late pop sensation Aaron Carter. From director Soleil Moon Frye, the documentary unravels the deeply moving story of the Carter family, told by Angel Carter Conrad, the singers’ sister. The film features intimate conversations between the only surviving Carter siblings, Angel and Nick, who confront their complex childhood and the profound tragedies that marked their family.

TLC/Warner Bros. Discovery

1000-Lb. Sisters (TLC) - Apr. 15

Prepare for more laughs, love and life-changing moments in the new season of 1000-Lb. Sisters. Tammy and Amy are back—facing life's most unexpected hurdles.

This season, the sisters are putting their hearts on the line as they dive into fresh relationships—one of them moving much faster than expected. Tammy is taking significant steps toward her long-awaited skin removal surgery, but first, she must confront her nicotine addiction head-on. Meanwhile, Amy deals with the surprise of a camel bite, bringing a whole new set of challenges to her plate.

Netflix

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Netflix) - Apr. 15

The documentary offers an electrifying look backstage during the making of the critically acclaimed, award-winning West End play in the lead up to its world premiere at London’s Phoenix Theatre in December 2023. 

MTV/Showtime/Paramount Networks

Caught in the Act: Unfaithful (MTV) - Apr. 15

Hosted by iconic TV star Tami Roman, the hit reality series is back and better than ever with unique new stories, explosive encounters and blazing takedowns that are sure to shock and excite viewers.

Caught in the Act: Unfaithful follows Roman as she teams up with relationship expert Coach Ken Canion and her stellar investigation team to help suspicious lovers expose their unfaithful partners. Each week, a different relationship is put to the ultimate test. Once the truth is out, the suspicious lover is then faced with a difficult choice: join forces with their partner’s other lover or take them both down in a dramatic undercover operation.

AppleTV+

Government Cheese (AppleTV+) - Apr. 16

Government Cheese is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife Astoria (Simone Missick) and sons have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

Warner Bros. Discovery

Ghost Adventures (Discovery) - Apr. 16

Renowned paranormal investigators Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley are back with an all-new season of Ghost Adventures.

The crew’s mission to document the afterlife takes them to iconic haunted locations this season, including the first-ever investigation of the legendary Poltergeist House in Simi Valley, CA and a historic séance at the Winchester Mystery House to summon Harry Houdini’s spirit, alongside his only known blood relative, on the 100th anniversary of his visit. As the team conducts immersive lockdown investigations at each site using the latest scientific gadgets and technology, they seek to capture physical evidence of the paranormal and a deeper understanding of these supernatural mysteries.

Warner Bros. Discovery/YouTube

Expedition Files (Discovery) - Apr. 16

Expedition Files returns as global adventurer Josh Gates travels through history on a search to uncover new evidence and answers to the world’s most captivating and unexplained mysteries, from the Titanic’s sinking to Houdini’s death to the truth behind Amityville Horror

Each episode of this series explores riveting true stories that defy explanation, offering stunning revelations and fascinating new insights. 

Netflix

Ransom Canyon (Netflix) - Apr. 17

Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten’s only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.

Law & Order: Organized Crime (Peacock) - Apr. 17

The hit drama series Law & Order: Organized Crime moves to Peacock for its fifth season.

Season five explores the dangerous worlds of cross-border smuggling, high-tech domestic terrorism and a crime family intent on repaying Stabler for the injury he did them in Rome. As his worlds collide, Stabler will put everything on the line to protect the vulnerable and fight for justice.

Prime Video/Amazon MGM Studios

Leverage: Redemption (Prime Video) - Apr. 17

In season three, the team pits themselves against a power broker stealing the clean water under people's feet and turning into dirty money, fight against a mayor who's literally the judge and jury of his small town, outrun a mark who's finally caught up with them mid-con, outhustle a pool hustler with a side business in international extortion, and bring down an industrialist exploiting child labor. All this while dodging an intricate plan of vengeance from a past enemy and working through the fallout of their new personal relationships.  But no matter what, when someone needs help, they provide ... Leverage.

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