Vanessa Hudgens Talks New Moon Prospects

She’s just one of the many actors hoping for a shot at the “Twilight” sequel “New Moon.” And in a recent interview with Extra, Vanessa Hudgens talked about her potential role in the vampire series. The “High School Musical” babe is aiming for the part of Leah Clearwater, a disgruntled female werewolf, though she doesn’t know if she’ll get it. “It’s still a rumor; I’m really interested. I think it’s a great project but nothing’s happening as of now.” Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg (who wrote New Moon and Eclipse, the third installment) clarified why nothing has been decided, telling press, “I’m not sure about [final] casting, but I had heard Vanessa Hudgens was going up for the part of Leah. But at the moment, the part of Leah doesn’t happen until the third movie.” And it sounds like Vanessa has done her homework, having already read the entire Stephanie Meyer series. “Yes, love it,” she said. “My sister has read all of the books too.”