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Sophia Bush's 'Sexy Enough?' Audition Drama
16 Oct
Summary
- Sophia Bush's audition for Brooke Davis required multiple attempts.
- Producers sought a specific 'high school sexy' look for the role.
- Bush curated outfits to meet the casting directors' evolving demands.
Sophia Bush's path to portraying Brooke Davis on the popular teen drama One Tree Hill involved a challenging audition process. Bush, who would go on to star in the role for nine seasons from 2003 to 2012, detailed the experience in her forthcoming memoir.
Her initial auditions were met with feedback that she was not "sexy enough" for the character. This led to multiple attempts where casting directors provided increasingly specific guidance.
Producers reportedly sought a particular brand of "high school sexy," distinguishing it from "college sexy." This required Bush to adjust her looks and attire to meet the perceived requirements for a 16-year-old.
During a network test, a casting director helped Bush find a "happy medium." This involved balancing "sexy but not too sexy" and "high school but not so juvenile." Bush arrived at her third audition with numerous outfit options.
She ultimately settled on an ensemble featuring a red Henley t-shirt, a pleated khaki skirt, and canvas sneaker heels. This look met the approval of the casting team, securing her the iconic role.
