Watch: Reese Witherspoon shares first look at new Legally Blonde prequel series
Reese Witherspoon starred in the original movies (Ian West/PA)
Reese Witherspoon has said she is “so excited” for the prequel series, which will premiere next year.
The actress, 48, donned a hot pink suit and pale pink stilettos to announce the TV series which will follow her character Elle Woods as a 90s school girl.
Witherspoon originated the character in the hit 2001 comedy and its 2003 sequel and will serve as an executive producer on the Prime Video series.
In a video shared on Instagram, Witherspoon could be seen getting dressed and applying pink lipstick before brandishing a “top secret” scented script ahead of an Amazon Prime Video presentation to advertisers.
She wrote: “Before she became the most famous Gemini vegetarian to graduate from Harvard Law, she was just a regular ‘90s high school girl.
“And all of you are going to get to know her, next year on @primevideo. I’M SO EXCITED!”
The series will be called and will meet the character before the events of , which sees sorority girl Woods gain admittance to Harvard Law School in pursuit of a boyfriend who has broken up with her.
While studying there, Woods discovers she is more than just her looks and proves to have the makings of a highly capable lawyer.
The new series will be produced by Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine company, which is now a part of Candle Media, and was previously responsible for shows including .
