Hard to believe it’s been more than a decade since Hannah Montana debuted on the Disney Channel. And it’s almost harder to believe it’s been five years since the show ended!
Fans still adore this show, and even if you’re in that group, we bet there were a few things you didn’t know about the show! For instance, do you know why Miley Cyrus was initially turned down for the part? To learn the answer to that and so much more, click through the gallery below to have your mind blown!
1. There's a Reason Why Oliver's Hair Was So Long
"Mitchel Musso wore his hair below his ears throughout the show's run in order to hide his earrings."
2. There's a Special Meaning Behind the Title of Each Episode
"Every episode's title references a famous song."
3. Wait, Jackson Was HOW Much Older Than Miley?
"Although playing the older brother Jackson, Jason Earles is more than 15 years older than his character."
4. Jackson's Character Was Supposed to Be VERY Different
"Jason Earles said on an interview with Jimmy Fallon that Jackson's character was originally very introverted and shy, and that he was only able to talk through a puppet he carried with him everywhere. While rehearsing a scene, Earles did so well that the director was convinced to rethink the character."
5. Miley Almost Didn't Play Hannah Montana!
"Miley Cyrus originally auditioned for the role of Lily Truscott but they thought she would be better for the role of Chloe Stewart/Hannah Montana so she then auditioned for Hannah Montana and got the role."
6. They Did WHAT to Hannah Montana's Wig?!
"To prevent it from falling, the wig's fringe is glued to Miley Cyrus's forehead."
7. The First Choice For Hannah Montana Was...
"Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque was offered the title role but turned it down."
8. Why Did Miley Get Turned Down For Hannah Montana at First?
"When Miley Cyrus originally auditioned, she was told she was too young and could not be in the show, but weeks later she got the call and was cast as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana."
9. Someone ELSE Was Wanted to Play Hannah Montana, Too!
"Taylor Momsen auditioned for the part of Chloe Stewart, later changed to Miley Stewart."
10. Even More People Were Considered!
"Alyson Stoner and Jordan McCoy were considered for the role of Chloe Stewart, but the role was handed over to Miley Cyrus, and the character's name was changed to Miley Stewart."
11. The Show Almost Had a Very Different Ending
"The series' original ending was that the entire show was a fantasy of a young Miley Cyrus. It was never used."
Source: Teen
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