The actress was said she "loved" watching 'Wednesday' when it premiered in 2022 and it sparked an idea for a story about a younger Elle Woods

In May 2024, Prime Video announced during its upfront presentation that it has ordered a "Legally Blonde" prequel series, titled "Elle," from Witherspoon's media company, Hello Sunshine.

If you've seen Reese Witherspoon, you probably think of a beautiful blonde with a sunny persona and a slight Southern drawl quickly covered up by her years of acting. But don't let her Nashville origins and girl-next-door appearance fool you—she's a hardcore businesswoman with millions in the bank.