‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Star Auditioned for ‘The Pitt’
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‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Star Auditioned for ‘The Pitt’

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Jennifer Stone, known for her role on Disney Channel's 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' recently revealed she auditioned for the upcoming series 'The Pitt.' She shared that the show's subject matter closely mirrored her current profession as a nurse, causing an unexpected reaction during preparation.

Stone, who now works as a nurse, discussed her experience on a podcast. According to Stone, reading lines for ‘The Pitt’ was so similar to her daily work life that she “nearly had a panic attack.

The reason for this reaction stemmed from the thematic overlap between the show and her nursing career. While details about 'The Pitt' remain limited, it appears to center around medical scenarios which triggered an intense familiarity for Stone, blurring the lines between acting and her professional life. The Hollywood Reporter did not provide further context on the series’ plot.

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