Amy Wilkinson over at EW Popwatch likes the idea of Hudgens as Leah Clearwater in New Moon, noting that–
And as much as I want to hate the idea, I don’t. Sure, she’s much cuter than I ever imagined Leah to be, but her mix of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, Irish, and Native American ethnicities, make her a physically good match for the Quileute shapeshifter. Plus, she’s already got big hair.
Wilkinson recognizes, however, that Hudgens has her downsides–she’s not the right emotional type and her acting chops haven’t been proven in a non-bouncy part:
That being said, the 20-year-old has to show us something she hasn’t before: angst. Known for perky parts, most notably High School brainiac Gabriella, Hudgens will have to bring it as a girl dumped by her love who becomes the only female werewolf of her tribe. If she can embody this mix of contempt and snark with a dash of vulnerability thrown in, I think she could not only nail the role but make a nice foil to Taylor Lautner’s Jacob.
Vanessa Hudgens as ‘New Moon’ werewolf Leah: What do you think?













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