Actor-writer Mindy Kaling, who is penning Legally Blonde 3 with Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-creator Dan Goor, says the new movie will definitely pay homage to the original. Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon will be returning as attorney Elle Woods for the much-anticipated MGM project, and will also be producing it via her Hello Sunshine banner, along with franchise’s original producer Marc Platt.

In an interview with Access, Kaling said as a fan of the franchise, she was thrilled to come on board to write the upcoming instalment. “I love the franchise so much. I love Elle Woods as a character, and when Reese asked me to write it I was like, Absolutely!” the Office alum said.