Reese Witherspoon's iconic comedy film, Legally Blonde, is making its way to the small screen with a TV series currently in development. Originally released in 2001, the movie followed Witherspoon's character, Elle Woods, as she navigates Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend and ultimately becomes a successful lawyer. The film was a box office hit, grossing $141.8 million against an $18 million budget, leading to a theatrical sequel and the anticipation of Legally Blonde 3.
According to reports from Deadline, Witherspoon is revisiting her beloved role by developing a Legally Blonde TV show through her production company, Hello Sunshine. The series will be written and executive produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, known for their work on Gossip Girl. While specific details about the project are currently undisclosed, there is also talk of a potential second spinoff series in the early stages of consideration.
The success of Legally Blonde stemmed from its engaging fish-out-of-water premise, humor, and character development, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable movie. The transition to a serialized format presents a new challenge for the creative team, but recent renewals of legal drama-comedies like The Lincoln Lawyer's season 3 indicate a promising market for such adaptations.
With Witherspoon's involvement in the project, fans can be optimistic about the show's potential. Her production company has a strong history of developing acclaimed TV series such as Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, and The Morning Show. The move to bring Legally Blonde to television opens up opportunities for deeper exploration of legal cases and character arcs that could enhance the narrative.
While the TV show is still in its early stages, the legacy of the original Legally Blonde film and Witherspoon's successful TV projects suggest a promising future for the adaptation. Fans can look forward to seeing how the show will honor the source material while bringing a fresh perspective to Elle Woods' story.
For those eager to revisit the original film, Legally Blonde is currently available for streaming on Max.
Source: Deadline
