‘Legally Blonde’ prequel release date

Before Harvard, there was high school.

“Elle,” a new Amazon Prime original series and prequel to “Legally Blonde,” premieres today, July 1.

Set in 1995, “Elle” follows the iconic character as she “encounters tricky friendships, forbidden romance, and questionable fashion choices” as a high school student recently who relocated to Seattle, Washington from Bel Air.

Newcomer Lexi Minetree will step into the role of Elle Woods, originally played in the 2001 film by Reese Witherspoon. Minetree won the role after recording her own version of Elle’s Harvard audition tape.

Ahead of today’s series premiere, Amazon has already renewed “Elle” for a second season.

‘Elle’ TV show release date

All eight episodes of “Elle” were released today, July 1, and are now streaming on Prime Video.

How to watch the ‘Elle’ TV show for free

“Elle” is an Amazon Original and exclusive to the Prime Video streaming service.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

‘Elle’ TV show cast

Lexi Minetree plays Elle Woods in “Elle.” June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott play Eva and Wyatt Woods, Elle’s parents, and Chandler Kinney, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz and Zac Looker round out the main cast.

Recurring cast members include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Lisa Yamada, David Burtka, Brad Harder and Kayla Maisonet. James Van Der Beek appears posthumously in his final TV role, playing Dean Wilson.

‘Elle’ trailer

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