Lucy Hale as Hannah Montana? In a recent interview, the Pretty Little Liars star revealed that she also auditioned for the titular role of Hannah Montana in the Disney series Hannah Montana, and she also auditioned for Pitch Perfect, 50 Shades of Grey, and even The Substance! (via X/@FilmUpdates)
Fans' light and fun comments to Lucy Hale's audition as Hannah Montana
Because of the revelation of the 35-year-old actress, fans poked fun at her, saying that they dodged a bullet because the actress is much better to be cast as Aria Montgomery of Pretty Little Liars instead of Hannah Montana!
"We dodged a bullet omg no offence!" - a fan said (via X/@betscrables)
Other fans also trolled the revelation, saying that, of course, a lot of tweens from the southern part of the US auditioned to become Hannah Montana!
"I think pretty much every girl with a drop of Southern blood in that era did." - another fan added (via X/@allytodd90)
Some fans were also hilariously shocked about Lucy Hale's Hannah Montana audition, saying that she might not have gotten the role but at least she got her Hannah Montana fantasy when she starred as Katie Gibbs in A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. (via X/@huntzberqer)
Her fans also joked about Lucy, hilariously confused as to why their idol is sharing the movies and series she auditioned for. Well, it's because it's part of the promo for her film, F*** Marry Kill.
"Why she revealing all the roles she auditioned for?" - another fan asked (via X/@attntive)
X users also praised the Pretty Little Liars star, commenting that her unseriousness while revealing her past auditions makes them feel alive and happy!
"She just be saying sh** and I’m here for it!" - an X user remarked (via X/@SirajHub)
Other X users, on the other hand, want Lucy Hale to zip her mouth and not share any past auditions because baby girl, we can't defend you at all times! (via X/@shriketoathorn)
And finally, fans also defended the actress, saying that she has all the right to share her audition stories because it's part of who she is now. Let's cut her some slack!
"The quotes are so mean… lucy get behind me!" - a fan commented (via X/@jodiesdaisy)
What the Hale, yes: What's new with Lucy?
Now that Lucy Hale revealed all the projects she auditioned for, what's new with her? Well, she's the lead in the comedy-thriller film, F*** Marry Kill, where her character felt that one of her love interests is a serial killer! Sounds exciting, right?
Another film that the actress stars in this 2025-2026 is White Mars, a science fiction where she's also one of the leads. There's no news yet as to what the plot of the film is all about since it's still filming. So, we'll have to visit Lucy's social media accounts to get a glimpse of her projects!
Even if Lucy Hale did not get the part of Hannah Montana, we're still grateful that it redirected her somewhere else, especially since she's one of the queens of the millennials—especially her character in Pretty Little Liars!
Remember, it's not always about how fast you landed roles overnight. It's also about your longevity that can lead you to your perfect role.

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