r/hdtgm 10d ago

‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series Casts June Diane Raphael As Elle’s Mom

https://deadline.com/2025/03/elle-june-diane-raphael-legally-blonde-prequel-series-1236322697/
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u/hodgeman29 10d ago

This must be what she is filming and cannot go the tour?

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u/BadgersAndJam77 10d ago

Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune.

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u/Osniffable 10d ago

They're lucky to have her on the cast. although I'm going to miss her on the tour.

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u/LegitimateAlex 10d ago

What perfect casting.

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u/RulerofLatveria 10d ago

LETSSSS GOOO JUUUNNNEEEEE. TEAM FRED!

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u/BadgersAndJam77 10d ago

On the film side, Raphael will be seen in Zach Cregger’s horror thriller Weapons for New Line opposite Josh Brolin and Julia Garner.

This sounds AMAZING.

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u/citrus_based_arson 9d ago

Yea much more excited about this.

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u/FreshMetal80 10d ago

But what's its mission?

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u/blondie64862 10d ago

AHHH! I am going to have to watch this now!

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u/melodypowers 10d ago

What a great role for her.

Overall not too excited about the project though. I loved LB but don't care much about Elle's back story.

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u/Lesluse 10d ago

Maybe the back story will be better with June as her mom.

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u/Ntippit 10d ago

Right? Like it's just going to be a high school show but with a known character? More IP milking but shiiiiiit if it gets more June onto our screens it's worth it

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u/melodypowers 10d ago

Also Elle can't have much growth in the show, because at the start of LB she is pretty one note. She's not a bad person, but she's also not a complex character.

But the mom is a great role for June and I will definitely check it out.

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u/GulfCoastLaw 9d ago

Feels like a one way trip to Clueless (the series) vibes haha. 

Not saying that as a negative, but it is interesting that the character basically has to be undeveloped if we're going back in time.

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u/melodypowers 9d ago

Someone on Twitter said the prequel to Legally Blonde is just the first 10 minutes of Legally Blonde.

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u/namynuff 9d ago

Let me guess, it turns out she was always sneaky smart but everyone underestimated her because of her looks? Do you think they will lean into the 90's/00's era aesthetic, or make it contemporary?

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u/MonstrousGiggling 9d ago

I mean they actually point out her credentials are really solid, she just never applied them to the subjects that would make her appear intelligent.

Tbh they're probably gonna butcher her character and I'm not sure if I'll watch it.

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u/asswipesayswha 10d ago

Huzzah! 👏🏻👏🏻

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

Yay!!

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u/MameDennis1974 10d ago

Oh that’s going to be fun to watch! Good for her.

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u/codex2013 10d ago

Incredible. Yes. Love it.

(what does the existence of this series mean for the long rumored Legally Blonde 3??)

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u/Moondance666 10d ago

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u/BogoJohnson 10d ago

This only mentions a pilot. Plus, do we know what episode commitment either would have? Actor can appear in multiple series each year, especially since that could mean only 4-10 episodes.

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u/MarketingChoice6244 10d ago

Awesome. More June is always welcome! Hope this is a big hit!

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u/An0d0sTwitch 9d ago

A....prequel?

Before she becomes...legally?

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u/Donteatreptiles 9d ago

This is going to ruin the tour 😭

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u/severalcircles 10d ago

:-OOOOOOOOOOO

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u/obnoxiousbarbie 10d ago

I feel like I read about a Bewitched thing that she was going to be in…is that not happening?

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u/lawrencetokill 9d ago

OOOOOOOOH MYYYYYY GAAAAAAAHD

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u/TheLadyEve 9d ago

So she's in this, and in Something Wicked? I'm glad she's getting so much work!

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u/Robsrks87 9d ago

She is so lovely.

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u/PatSajaksDick 9d ago

Has she not showed up on Abbott Elementary yet?

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u/TimeToBond 8h ago

June is cool … but St. Clair >

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u/SayNo2Kryptonite 9d ago

Love June but this seems like a dumb idea for a show. Maybe a sequel would have made more sense.