LA TIMES: NEW MOON, WHO SHOULD PLAY LEAH CLEARWATER?

Posted January 13th, 2009 By: 116 Comments »

LA TIMES:’New Moon’ casting: Who should play Leah Clearwater?

Fans already 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 continued any of the characters’ stories, Leah’s tale would be her first choice.

But is Vanessa the fans’ first choice? Could she be too much sweetness and light? Maybe, maybe not. Click on the photo gallery above and take a look at nine other actresses we think should be contending for the role.

Poll Choices:
Vanessa Hudgens
Jessica Szohr
Jessica Lowndes
Alice Braga
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Kristen Kreuk
Demi Lovato
Lea Michele
Selena Gomez
Miranda Cosgrove

Vote in their poll here

We now know Vanessa did not audition for New Moon (I know all the rumors are confusing), but the LA Times brings up some interesting choices. I don’t recognize most of the actresses. Do you? Do you think any of the suggestions would work for Leah?

According to the Lex, Melissa Rosenberg says Leah is not in New Moon.

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milinda

personally i think all of them would make a horrible Leah!! cant they even try looking for someone who is darker skinned and native american. ugh this is soooo annoying. most of those girls are so light skinned and not indian looking at all. most of them are Mexican or something! i mean come on! if vanessa gets the role so many people are going to be so mad. just because high school musical is over she thinks she can get another role in one of the most popular movies. she will ruim the whole thing. ugh srry i know im sounding really negative but i just wish they would actually listen to some of the fans instead of deciding on there own.
wendy

OK, come on people do you really think Twilight lovers like me would want to see V. Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato or Miranda Cosgrove play Leah? NO. Those girls right there are to sweet to play Leah Clearwater. Leah is supposed to be very striaght faced. And if Leah is supposed to make a first appearance in Eclipse, then start worrying about this casting call when New Moon is over. Just please please please (I’m begging here) please DON’T make any sweet-faced girls play Leah.
And I’m very upset about how Dakota Fanning is playing Jane. Sweet Face much?
ebonee

uhm you guyz do realise tht most of these actresses are white girls tht look nothing close to being native american…right?
nd most of them look pretty old & some of them can’t act tht well
+ leah isn’t even in new moon
Ann

I think the book series speaks for itself and doesn’t need a name actress to play certain parts. I think casting should meet with no-names and discover new stars. Why recycle the same actors over and over when there are some of the most talented people who can suprise us!
Candi White

I have submitted my package to Rene Haynes. I would love the opportunity to play Leah or Emily. I am part Choctaw Indian. If you go to fanpop, look under Leah clearwater, “Candi White”:, you can view my picture. Hopefully, the casting director will contact me.
Kalie

I do like Kristen Kreuk for the Leah Clearwater part – because yes she has that sadness down pat – about being with someone she can’t love (aka Clark Kent). But Smallville has it down now – I just watched an old episode where they had skinwalkers and the girl – Tamara Feldman was great and beautiful – and as already been wolf. Tamara Feldman for Leah would be perfect! I believe it was Season two episode 32.
somone

please dont bring DISNEY into this! THAT WOULD RUIN IT! i wont see it if DISNEY is in that?
trisha

NATHALIE kelly would make a good Leah, shes from fast and the furious
Sherry Naylor

I have a suggestion for the perfect person to play the part of Leah Clearwater in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, tell me what you think…

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21553917@N02/2088512578/
Sherry Naylor

In the last comment I forgot to put in the actress name, its…

Shelley Hennig

She plays Stephaine Johnson on Days of Our Lives…
Oralia Lopez

I went looking for Nicole Lee Smith..who is rumored to having been considered. She immediately made me think of Leah but I also love Qâ€™Orianka Kilcher. She’d be perfect!
Sophia

I agree, Nicole Lee Smith is seriously my Leah Clearwater for Eclipse. I really hope she gets cast!
bella

i should play leah! i signed up i hope they pick me!
Eric

in my opinion i think this girl would be a good Leah Clearwater
her name is Sarah Jammal
adriana

i think adriana lima kk she pretty an fits just rite for the part of leah
http://www.twilightersanonymous.com drasn

hey why is every actoress choie whte leah is native american!! and evryone is to young leah is like 19 people come on!