Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?
The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.
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James Van Der Beek plays a supporting role in the series Elle.
June Diane Raphael plays Eva, Elle's mother, in the series.
Lexi Minetree portrays a young Elle Woods in the TV spin-off Elle.
Reese Witherspoon is an actress and executive producer of the revival Elle.
Tom Everett Scott plays Wyatt Woods, Elle's father, in the TV show.
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The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.
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