Calling all fans of Legally Blonde! A brand new series about the famed lawyer’s high school life will soon be in production but before they can even start, the hunt for the next Elle Woods is on. Auditions are being held for the next few weeks and here’s how to apply.

From the world of Legally Blonde comes Elle, a new production from the team at Prime Video. The new show will highlight the life of the a high school version of the character Reese Witherspoon played in the Legally Blonde.

They’re looking for someone 18+ to play a white, 16-year-old 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,” shares the audition site.

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

How to audition

Interested in the role? You’ll have to submit a video audition by October 25th, 2024.

Here are the requirements:

  • Make sure there is enough lighting and sound to be able to see and hear your audition. Make sure that your sight line/scene partner is right next to the camera lens so your eyes can be seen clearly.
  • SCENES (Video 1): When recording yourself, frame the picture just above your head to the middle of the chest, so they can see your face.
    • Just read the dialogue – not the stage directions
    • Send only one version of your scene.
  • SLATE (Video 2): In a separate video clip, in a full or three-quarter body shot, share your name, height, age if under 18 and location.
    • In 30 seconds or less, share a little bit about yourself and why you would make a great ‘Elle Woods’.
    • Make sure to speak clearly and include ALL details.

Make sure not to 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, according to the site.

“Our search for the high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!” shares Whitherspoon on Instagram.

“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 favorite Gemini vegetarian!”

Shooting for the new series will take place in Vancouver and has a tentative start date of April 2025 to July 2025.

The submission site can be found here.

Good luck to all the applicants!

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