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 Legally Blonde 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.