'New Moon' casting: Who should play Leah?

Vanessa Hudgens

By Denise Martin, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Turns out "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens auditioned -- or did she? -- for the part of frustrated werewolf Leah Clearwater in the upcoming "Twilight" sequel "New Moon." Fans know that Leah, the only female werewolf in the tribe and Sam's former girlfriend, isn't too important at first, but becomes more central in the subsequent books "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn." In fact, author Stephenie Meyer has said that if she'd continue any of the characters' stories, Leah's tale would be her first choice.

But is Hudgens the fans' first choice? Could she be too much sweetness and light? Maybe, maybe not. Take a look at nine other actresses we think should be contending for the role.