Get ready to bend and snap for the third time! 'Legally Blonde' 3 is in the works.
'Legally Blonde' 3 is happening, with Reese Witherspoon back as the iconic Elle Woods! The classic comedy 'Legally Blonde' was released in 2001 and told the story of a perky sorority girl turned lawyer who has won the hearts of millions of people across the globe. Although it wasn't intentionally marketed as a feminist flick, fans of the franchise have branded Elle as a feminist icon over the years. The film is based on Amanda Brown's 2001 novel of the same name. It was a major success grossing $141.8 million worldwide and spawned a sequel, a DVD spin-off, and even a musical. The third film has been in development for a long time now, but fans can rest assured that Reese and her team are working on it. 'Legally Blonde' 3 will be produced by Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon’s production company. Mindy Kaling and Brooklyn Nine-Nine creator Dan Goor were tapped to write the screenplay. Here's everything we know about 'Legally Blonde' 3.
The much-anticipated threequel is supposed to release in theaters on May 20, 2022, after getting delayed from its original February 14, 2020 release date. However, there are still no development updates.
'Legally Blonde' 3 was first announced by Reese Witherspoon in 2018 through an Instagram video of her sunbathing in the pool, clad in an Elle Woods–inspired bikini. In December 2021, Reese Witherspoon said that they were still working on the script.
"We are just working on a script right now, and when we have a script, then we can make a movie," the actress said via Variety.
Reese Witherspoon gives an update on #LegallyBlonde3 on the #Sing2 red carpet: "We are just working on a script right now and when we have a script then we can make a movie." https://t.co/y4wGrwO0xm pic.twitter.com/b0U76TESVe
— Variety (@Variety) December 13, 2021
Kaling also shared that they will not begin filming until they rework the script. Hence, there's no confirmed or speculated release date for Legally Blonde 3. The movie can release in 2023 if the script is finalized, or it may come out in 2024.
The exact plot details are kept under the rug, but we already know that the upcoming film will see Elle Woods now in her 40s. Kaling recently told Access Hollywood she couldn't wait to see how fans would react to an older and more mature Elle.
“I can’t wait to see what people think. How Elle Woods is at 40 versus when she was 21 has been really fun to imagine.”
'Legally Blonde' 3 will also feature the same things that we loved from the previous films: fashion, feminism, and more!
Reese Witherspoon told THR back in 2019 that the upcoming film will be "so much fun, so full of fashion, so full of awesome feminist ideas."
She added that it would be global, would have animals to it, and would bring back some of our beloved cast members.
We already know that Reese Witherspoon will be reprising her iconic role as Elle Woods. Jennifer Coolidge, Alanna Ubach, and Jessica Cauffel are also confirmed to return as Paulette Bonafonté, Margot, and Serena McGuire, respectively. Luke Wilson is not yet confirmed to return for the third film, although he is likely to do so along with the rest of the original cast members. Sadly, Moonie, the chihuahua that played Elle's adorable dog, Bruiser Woods, in the previous films, died in 2016. We know how much Elle loved Bruiser, so we are still not sure how the upcoming film will go about this aspect of her character now that Moonie is gone. Other speculated cast joining the film are Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, and Ali Larter.
It's going to be a long, indefinite wait, but we'll get to see Elle back (that's for sure). For now, we just have to extend our patience. This is a developing article, and we will continue to update this as we get more information. Are you excited to see 'Legally Blonde' 3? Make sure to follow us to get the latest news and updates!
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