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“Hannah Montana” was a star-making role for Miley Cyrus, with the Disney Channel mega-hit propelling her onward to a wildly successful career in music.
However, there were other young actresses who were also up for the role, and the series’ original casting director is opening up about who nearly played the iconic TV character.
It all began with a TikTok video claiming that the role almost went to Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda, who made her Disney Channel debut in “The Cheetah Girls 2”.
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However, casting director Lisa London begged to differ, posting a TikTok clip of her own that begins with the original video.
After introducing herself, London dished out the truth.
“I’m actually the original casting director for ‘Hannah Montana’ and I discovered Miley Cyrus,” said London.
Read More: Dolly Parton Wishes ‘Hannah Montana...
However, there were other young actresses who were also up for the role, and the series’ original casting director is opening up about who nearly played the iconic TV character.
It all began with a TikTok video claiming that the role almost went to Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda, who made her Disney Channel debut in “The Cheetah Girls 2”.
Read More: Miley Cyrus Reacts To Elon Musk Spilling The Beans On Her ‘Hannah Montana’ Secret Identity
However, casting director Lisa London begged to differ, posting a TikTok clip of her own that begins with the original video.
After introducing herself, London dished out the truth.
“I’m actually the original casting director for ‘Hannah Montana’ and I discovered Miley Cyrus,” said London.
Read More: Dolly Parton Wishes ‘Hannah Montana...
- 10/5/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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