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There was a high school in front of Harvard University.

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

Set in 1995, Elle follows the iconic characters as they “encounter troublesome friendships, forbidden romances, and questionable fashion choices” as high school students who have just moved from Bel Air to Seattle, Washington.

Newcomer Lexi Minnetree will play the role of Elle Woods, originally played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film. 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 season two.

“Elle” TV show release date

All eight episodes of “ELLE” were released today, July 1st, and are now available on Prime Video.

How to watch the TV show “Elle” for free

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

If you’re not already a Prime Video subscriber, you can start your 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, which includes Prime benefits like Prime Video streaming service, free 2-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After a free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year.

All people between the ages of 18 and 24, regardless of student status, are also eligible for discounts on Young Adult Prime membership upon age verification. After your 6-month free trial, you can get all the benefits for up to 6 years at 50% off the standard monthly price of Prime (just $7.49 per month).

Cast of the TV show “Elle”

Lexi Maintree plays Elle Woods on Elle. June Diane Rafael and Tom Everett Scott play Elle’s parents, Eva and Wyatt Woods, while Chandler Kinney, Gabriel Policano, Jacob Moskowitz, and Zack Rucker round out the main cast.

Recurring cast members include Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Peets, Lisa Yamada, David Burtka, Brad Harder, and Kayla Maisonet. James Van Der Beek played Dean Wilson in his final television appearance posthumously.

“Elle” trailer

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