Is Prequel Officially Canon?

Prime Video has released a prequel series to the 2001 film Legally Blonde, focusing on Elle Woods' high school years. Reese Witherspoon, who produced the show, has confirmed that the series is officially canon to the original movie's lore.
Why it matters
The series expands a popular cultural franchise while navigating the challenges of maintaining continuity with a beloved original film.
Prime Video Before she was "Legally Blonde," she was just... "Elle."
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