Prime Video’s highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, has added another talented actor to its roster. On March 24, 2025, Deadline announced via X that Tom Everett Scott, known for his roles in That Thing You Do! and The Summer I Turned Pretty, has been cast as Wyatt, the father of a young Elle Woods, in the upcoming show. The series, executive produced by Reese Witherspoon—the original Elle Woods from the 2001 film—promises to explore the formative high school years of the iconic character.
Tom Everett Scott has joined the cast of Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle,’ executive produced by the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon.
In a series regular role, Scott will star as Elle’s dad ‘Wyatt” https://t.co/tPcR2pCh2Y
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) March 24, 2025
According to Deadline’s detailed report, Elle will delve into the experiences that shaped Elle Woods into the bubbly, determined woman fans know and love. Created by Laura Kittrell, who previously worked on High School and Insecure, the series is a collaboration between Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios. Scott’s character, Wyatt, was originally portrayed by James Read in the Legally Blonde film, where he and his wife were seen discouraging Elle from pursuing her Harvard dreams. In the prequel, Scott will star as a series regular, acting alongside Lexi Minetree, who plays the teenage Elle, and June Diane Raphael, cast as Elle’s mother, Eva.
Tom Everett Scott brings a wealth of experience to the role, having recently appeared in Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty for its first two seasons. His breakout role came in 1996 as drummer Guy Patterson in Tom Hanks’ directorial debut, That Thing You Do!, and he has since starred in films like Clouds and Finding You. His addition to Elle is expected to bring depth to the family dynamics that influence Elle’s journey, offering fans a fresh perspective on her upbringing.
Filming for Elle began in March 2025, as Witherspoon previously shared, with a premiere expected later in the year on Prime Video. The series has already generated excitement for its nostalgic connection to the Legally Blonde franchise, and Scott’s casting adds to the anticipation. As the show prepares to introduce a new generation to Elle Woods’ origins, fans are eager to see how this prequel will capture the charm and wit of the beloved character.
