Mindy Kaling reveals she was ‘nervous’ to begin writing Legally Blonde 3

Mindy Kaling reveals she was ‘nervous’ to begin writing Legally Blonde 3 script… but so far process has been ‘really fun’

Mindy Kaling has revealed she was initially ‘nervous’ to begin writing Legally Blonde 3, but fortunately the process has been ‘really fun.’  

The 41-year-old actress and screenwriter has penned the upcoming comedy flick – which sees Reese Witherspoon reprise her role as sorority girl Elle Woods – and she suggested the project will allow audiences to fall in love with the character once again. 

Kaling – who has drafted the script with Dan Goor – told Good Morning America of the project: ‘It’s been really fun to write. I think it’s going to be a great movie for Reese and people are going to love her in this part.’ 

‘People are going to love her in this part’: Mindy Kaling has revealed she was initially ‘nervous’ to begin writing Legally Blonde 3, but fortunately the process has been ‘really fun’  (pictured February 2020)

The Office star revealed that she was nervous when Witherspoon approached her about getting involved in the ‘iconic’ movie series, which consists of two movies and a spin-off Legally Blondes.

Kaling explained: ‘I’ve been working with Reese on a couple of movies and we’ve been friends for a while and I have always quoted the movies to her. 

‘It’s been over 20 years since she did the first movie and she asked me if I could help her revisit the character. I was nervous because that film is iconic.’ 

Kaling admitted she was fascinated to see how Elle would behave at a different stage in her life. 

'It's been really fun to write': Kaling is writing the script for part three of the Legally Blonde series

‘It’s been really fun to write’: Kaling is writing the script for part three of the Legally Blonde series 

'We've been friends for a while': Kaling was approached to write the script by Reese Witherspoon

‘We’ve been friends for a while’: Kaling was approached to write the script by Reese Witherspoon

She added: ‘I thought it would be fun to see her in her 40’s.’ 

Luke Wilson previously admitted that he would be keen for a return to the series as Emmett Richmond. 

When asked about a possible return, the 49-year-old actor told Metro: ‘Yeah, I’m definitely up for it. 

She rules! Witherspoon played a Harvard law student who longed to get back together with her ex-boyfriend

She rules! Witherspoon played a Harvard law student who longed to get back together with her ex-boyfriend

‘Who knows what they’ll be doing. I was always in the background for Reese’s character, who’s such a force of nature. But yeah, I will certainly be up for another Legally Blonde.’

Reese memorably played Harvard law student Elle Woods in the hit comedy film Legally Blonde, which followed Woods from Los Angeles to the elite university.

Woods initially enrolled in the school to get back with her ex-boyfriend, but eventually becomes passionate about her studies.   

The adventures continued in the sequel, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, which followed Woods in Washington, D.C.

Setting the bar: Witherspoon's character becomes passionate about her legal studies, despite originally intending to go to Harvard just for her ex

Setting the bar: Witherspoon’s character becomes passionate about her legal studies, despite originally intending to go to Harvard just for her ex