Mandy Moore Won 'A Walk to Remember' Role Over Studio's Preferred Pop Star for a Surprising Reason

“A Walk to Remember ”director reveals studio wanted him to cast Jessica Simpson in Mandy Moore role

Mandy Moore ultimately played Jamie Sullivan in the 2002 romantic drama film.Jessica Simpson, Mandy MooreCredit: Johnny Nunez/Getty; JC Olivera/Sony Pictures via GettyKey PointsA Walk to Remember director Adam Shankman revealed Jessica Simpson almost landed the role of Jamie Sullivan.Mandy Moore ultimately played the beloved character, who falls in love with Shane West's Landon Carter.Shankman said Moore's own youthful "sweetness" and "innocence…

Mandy Moore Won 'A Walk to Remember' Role Over Studio's Preferred Pop Star for a Surprising Reason

Few early 2000s romantic dramas still remain as beloved as ‘A Walk To Remember’. And it is undeniable that much of its charm comes down to Mandy Moore’s unforgettable portrayal of Jamie Sullivan. But according to director Adam Shankman, we almost didn’t get Moore’s iconic performance of ‘Only Hope’ because the studio kept pushing for […] The post Mandy Moore Won ‘A Walk to Remember’ Role Over Studio’s Preferred Pop Star for a Surprising Reason a…