`Hannah Montana` casting director reveals who was almost cast as lead
Singer-actress Lisa London, who served as the casting director on Disney show `Hannah Montana`, has revealed which two actresses almost won the role that made Miley Cyrus a star. London named the other young hopefuls who were in the running to play the teenage girl with a double life as a pop star and the names find their mentions in `Gossip Girl` and `Victorious`, reports `Newsweek`.
She posted a video on TikTok to correct another user who had claimed that the Mexican-Spanish singer Belinda had been one of the contenders for the Disney show.
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“I`m actually the original casting director on Hannah Montana and I discovered Miley Cyrus,” London said in her clip quoted by `Newsweek`. “I wanted to let everybody know that Belinda, who`s lovely by the way, was never in the top three for the role of Hannah.
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London then showed a piece of paper dated May 6, 2005, with the heading `London/ Stroud Casting`. It listed the names of the three contenders. Alongside Cyrus, there was Taylor Momsen, who appeared in `Gossip Girl` and `How the Grinch Stole Christmas`, and Daniella Monet, who played Trina Vega on `Victorious`.
The audition sheet listed the role as `Chloe` and London revealed that this was going to be Hannah Montana`s other name before it was changed to Miley.
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Singer-actress Lisa London, who served as the casting director on Disney show `Hannah Montana`, has revealed which two actresses almost won the role that made Miley Cyrus a star. London named the other young hopefuls who were in the running to play the teenage girl with a double life as a pop star and the names find their mentions in `Gossip Girl` and `Victorious`, reports `Newsweek`.
She posted a video on TikTok to correct another user who had claimed that the Mexican-Spanish singer Belinda had been one of the contenders for the Disney show.
Also Read: Lauren Gottlieb mistaken for Hannah Montana
“I`m actually the original casting director on Hannah Montana and I discovered Miley Cyrus,” London said in her clip quoted by `Newsweek`. “I wanted to let everybody know that Belinda, who`s lovely by the way, was never in the top three for the role of Hannah.
Also Read: Miley Cyrus confirms relationship with Maxx Morando
London then showed a piece of paper dated May 6, 2005, with the heading `London/ Stroud Casting`. It listed the names of the three contenders. Alongside Cyrus, there was Taylor Momsen, who appeared in `Gossip Girl` and `How the Grinch Stole Christmas`, and Daniella Monet, who played Trina Vega on `Victorious`.
The audition sheet listed the role as `Chloe` and London revealed that this was going to be Hannah Montana`s other name before it was changed to Miley.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever