Vanessa Hudgens auditions for 'New Moon'

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Vanessa Hudgens has auditioned for a role in Twilight sequel New Moon.

The High School Musical 3 star has allegedly read for the part of werewolf Leah Clearwater in the Chris Weitz-directed film.

Ashley Greene, who appeared as Alice Cullen in the first Twilight movie, told MTV of Hudgens's potential casting: "I think she'd be great [as Leah]."

Speaking about the progress of New Moon's script, Greene added: "I hear they're doing another rewrite. I'm with you guys - I'm so excited to read it."

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