Although Mindy kept a low profile on the film`s plot, Mindy shared some of what she envisioned for Elle`s future. «If they don`t have this character of a Supreme Court justice or an even higher ranking professor or a member of the government, they`re crazy,» Holland said in 2018. As for the legal blonde we hear about now – I don`t know anything but the usual man on the street. And that`s really the truth. I`ve heard they`re writing it and trying to put it together, but they`re keeping it pretty secret,» Luke told Us Weekly. In May 2020, it was confirmed that Mindy Kaling would co-write the film with Dan Goor. Not only have the duo created great projects together in the past, but Mindy is also a huge fan of the Legally Blonde series. «Obviously, Paulette was such an integral part of the whole franchise, but when we saw [The White Lotus], we thought, `Ooh, we really want to make sure she has something really juicy to do,`» Mindy told E!. There will definitely be a lot of new faces in the film. Reflecting the world as it is now is something really important to Reese, and that`s why it`s super, super important that there`s diversity. You can certainly count on that,» Mindy E! with.

Mindy says she knew Jennifer Coolidge was supposed to be a part of the movie, but after seeing her in The White Lotus, she decided she would need an expanded role. She landed a coveted internship, helped solve a murder case, and gloriously rejected her ex`s attempt at reconciliation. It was the ultimate conclusion to a film that would later receive praise for its feminist lessons, but it wasn`t supposed to end that way. Holland Taylor, who played Professor Stromwell in the original film, says she wants to return for the new film and hopes her character has risen through the ranks of her career. Get the best pop culture moments and entertainment in your inbox. «I think [She] just inspired people to believe in themselves. It inspired me to really keep an open mind. I think his spirit is something we could all use a little bit more now,» Reese said at a casting meeting in 2020. Mindy says she wants to preserve key elements of the original films, such as iconic slogans and other fan favorites from the first two films.

Think back to the first time you saw Legally Blonde in 2001. Reese Witherspoon`s hair is flawless, there`s a killer soundtrack, and there`s an abundance of eye-catching one-liners. There are many roles that have made us fall in love with Witherspoon, but Legal Blonde will always hold a special place in our hearts. In case it`s been a while since you saw the gem of comedy, we`re here to refresh your memory in honor of the film`s 17th anniversary this year and the exciting news that a third Legally Blonde movie is in the works! Take a look at all the moments that made you smile and mock and wanted to be best friends with a bubbly law student named Elle Woods. «I love the franchise so much. I love Elle Woods as a character, and when Reese asked me to write it, I thought, `Absolutely!` Mindy told Access. Other conceived endings were: a kiss between Luke Wilson`s Elle and Emmett, the love interest of her character in law school; and a scene in which Selmas Vivian forms a blonde legal defense club with Elle on campus after dyeing her hair. The latter refers to the ending of Amanda Brown`s novel, which the writers adapted for the film Legally Blonde. Reese is doing more than just starring in the new movie Legally Blonde. When the film was announced, Reese revealed that her production company would be at the helm of the film, and she couldn`t be more excited. «I`m always fascinated to see where she would be in 2021 with all the political movements that have happened.

I think she`s married to Emmett [and] they have a beautiful family,» Mindy said in an interview with Extra. In 2020, Luke was asked if he would consider reprising his role as Emmett in Legally Blonde 3, and he said he was totally looking forward to being a part of the new film. «Bend and Snap is forever. We certainly have a lot of fan favorites from the original film,» Mindy said while she was writing.