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Lucy Hale Says She Auditioned for the Lead Role in ‘Hannah Montana’: ‘Made Me Want To Be An Actress’
Lauren Coates Teen drama fans may know Lucy Hale as the stylish, crime-solving Aria Montgomery on “Pretty Little Liars,” but she almost played another iconic YA role: Hannah Montana. Participating in Buzzfeed’s “The Puppy Interview,” Hale was asked about which roles she’s auditioned for that would surprise viewers, and she rattled off a number of movies, including “Pitch Perfect,” the 2009 version of “Hairspray,” and “50 Shades of Grey.” Among the titles Hale listed was “Hannah Montana,” the beloved Disney Channel series following a teenage pop star who juggles dual identities. Though the title role in “Hannah Montana” would eventually go to then 13-year-old Miley Cyrus, Hale revealed she also auditioned for the part.