For an entire generation of viewers, Hannah Montana was something of a cultural touchstone, with the live-action Disney Channel series becoming an absolute hit. The series, which aired from 2006 to 2011, helped turn series star Miley Cyrus into a household name, and spawned successful concert tours, tie-in movies, and so much more. A recent viral TikTok tried to shed light on how Cyrus was cast in the role, claiming that Cheetah Girls 2 alum Belinda Peregrín was in the final running to play the role. Lisa London, who served as Hannah Montana’s original casting director, recently replied to the video to debunk the theory — and to reveal two notable names who actually were in contention. As London revealed in the video, which you can check out below, Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen, as well as Victorious and Zoey 101 alum Daniella Monet, were the two runners-up to Cyrus in the final auditions.
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