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Chandler Kinney discusses her career and new role in the Legally Blonde prequel 'Elle' on the Zach Sang Show.

Before stepping into the world of Elle Woods, Chandler Kinney had already built an impressive career across Disney, horror, action, and reality TV. From playing fan-favorite werewolf Willa in Disney's 'Zombies' franchise to the horror movie obsessed Tabby Haworthe in 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,' and making history as part of the first all-Black partnership to reach the 'Dancing with the Stars' finale, Chandler has become one of Hollywood's most versatile young stars. Now she's taking on the role of the flannel-wearing Kimberly in Prime Video's highly anticipated 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, 'Elle.' The self-described “recovering perfectionist” joins us in the studio to talk about landing 'Elle' and her character Kimberly who is anything but nice to the blonde bubbly LA transplant. Set in the 90s, if you like ‘Clueless’ you’ll like ‘Elle,’ and it’s already been renewed for a second season. We also talk ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ her love for Willa, playing a queer character in a live action Disney movie, and the the legacy of the 'Zombies.' Plus 'Pretty Little Liars,' being homeschooled, studying psychology, her momager, her friendship with Meg Donnelly, and what she…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Sang

Guest: Chandler Kinney

Topics covered

• Chandler Kinney
• Legally Blonde
• Dancing with the Stars
• Disney
• Pretty Little Liars
• Zombies
• child stardom

Keywords

• Chandler Kinney
• Legally Blonde
• Zombies
• Pretty Little Liars
• Dancing with the Stars
• Disney
• child stardom

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Books & works: Zombies, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Dancing with the Stars, Legally Blonde, Elle

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