Reese Witherspoon announces open casting call for Legally Blonde prequel – Here’s how to apply

Sophie Collins

Are you the next Elle Woods?

An open casting call has been announced for the lead role in the upcoming prequel of Legally Blonde.

Reese Witherspoon took to Instagram to announce the exciting news.

She wrote: “Our search for the high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!

“With our friends @primevideo we’re making the casting process totally OPEN, so you can submit your auditions at the link in my bio.

“I’m SO excited to see all your fabulous takes on everyone’s favourite Gemini vegetarian!”

The prequel was officially confirmed by Prime Video back in May and is currently in the planning phases under the title ‘Elle’.

Producers released a brief description of the series and said that it: “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.”

As for the character, the audition page describes young Elle as: “A high school version of the iconic character Reese Witherspoon played in the Legally Blonde films, 18+ to play 16, white female. A driven, natural-born leader who will always stop to straighten another woman’s crown.

“With Bel Air tastes and an allergy to social injustice, Elle’s magnetic personality brightens the world with confidence, vulnerability, and an earnestness that charms everyone around her.

“Coming of age in the 90s, Elle will encounter her first love and her first heartbreak, and she will find her moral convictions.”

The sequel to this iconic film was released in 2003, followed by the straight to video film “Legally Blondes” in 2009, with Witherspoon producing the video instead of starring in it.

A musical adaptation debuted on Broadway in 2007. Meanwhile, a release date for the prequel series has yet to be confirmed.

Tips for applying

LIGHTING & SOUND: Make sure there is sufficient lighting and sound so we can see and hear you. Ensure that your sight line/scene partner is right next to the camera lens so we can see your eyes clearly.

SCENES (Video 1): When recording yourself, frame the picture just above your head to the middle of the chest, so we can see your face clearly.

Do not read stage directions aloud, just the dialogue. Please send only one version of your scene.

SLATE (Video 2): In a separate video clip, in a full or three-quarter body shot, please:

Tell us your NAME, HEIGHT, AGE (IF UNDER 18), & LOCATION.

In 30 seconds or less, tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would make a great ‘Elle Woods’. Make sure to speak clearly and include ALL details above.

SHARING: Do NOT post the audition material or your audition videos online. NO links from Vimeo, Facebook, YouTube or other similar platforms will be seen or accepted. Auditions will only be viewed via the website submission platform.