Jason Earles Almost Didn't Audition forHannah MontanaWhen He Found Out His Character Was an Orangutan Puppet
Jason Earles circa 2006 and in 2024.Photo:Jesse Grant/WireImage; Disney/Mark Von Holden Jesse Grant/WireImage; Disney/Mark Von Holden Jason Earleswasn’t super impressed with one of his co-stars in the originalHannah Montanapilot.On the most recent episode of theMagical Rewindpodcast, the actor told hostsWill FriedleandSabrina Bryanthat the beloved show’s original pilot script was so “dumb” he almost didn’t audition for the role of Jackson Stewart.“The original Jackson was the worst,” Earles, 47, said of his character, the older brother ofMiley Cyrus’ title role....