Aly Michalka reflected on being considered for the Hannah Montana role, citing that she felt it would confuse her musical identity. "I just remember reading it and being like, Wait. But I'm doing music as Aly, and this might be really confusing being Hannah, and being the character also playing Hannah." This concern for her artistic direction weighed heavily on her decision as she prioritized her established music career with AJ.
"I'm kind of busy right now," Osment exclusively told The Post on the "You're Laughing at CBS" blue carpet in LA on Sept. 18. "A little busy. Let me get through my wedding and this show, and then we'll talk."