Reese Witherspoon is prepping to return to the role of Elle Woods after over 15 years.
The 43-year-old actress spoke toEntertainment Tonightat theBig Little Liesseason two premiere on Wednesday and touched on the character’s significance and storyline potential for a thirdLegally Blondemovie.
“She’s a very beloved character,”Witherspoon said. “You just want her to go on a hero’s journey like she does in the first movie, and I’m having a great time working on it.”
Witherspoon was pretty tight-lipped about specifics but did reveal to the outlet that “[We have] a script, but we haven’t shot anything.”
Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde.Tracy Bennett/MGM/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
She first played the Harvard Law student in 2001 forLegally Blonde, following up withLegally Blonde2:Red, White & Blondeback in 2003.
TheBig Little Liesstar confirmed there would be a third film last June, tellingEllen DeGeneresthat she thought it was a good idea to bring the character of Woods back.
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“Well, we’re meeting about it. We’re definitely talking about it,”Witherspoon said at the time. “I mean, it’s sort of about women being underestimated and I think it’s sort of a good idea. Things have changed, but not that much has changed! I loved playing that character and she’s so amazing. I don’t know, if you guys want it then I guess I’ll do it!”
Jennifer Coolidge, Reese Witherspoon.
“It’s such a great show. I can’t say anything about what it’s about, but I think it’s going to be surprising for people,”she toldET. “It’s very surprising, and Jen is wonderful. And again, it’s this great female partnership. I have to say, it’s a great theme in my life and the past few years. I’m just really enjoying the partnership with other women I really respect and admire.”
Legally Blonde 3is slated for release on Valentine’s Day 2020.
source: people.com
