Ritchie, Birkell, Delfino, Finn, Freeman, and Cullen were all cast in late February, while Avery was not cast until March. The pilot was the first audition for McAdams, who later stated losing the role helped get her a leading role in The Hot Chick. Actresses Christine Lakin and Rachel McAdams also auditioned for the title role. Lawson was the first to be cast in early February 2002. Despite this, ABC decided in January 2003 to not pick it up. In anticipation of a pickup, ABC ordered six additional scripts, and put the actors under contract for a Spring 2003 premiere. In May, ABC announced it wouldn't include Nancy Drew on the fall 2002 schedule, instead deciding to air it as a part of The Wonderful World of Walt Disney, to see how it would do for a possible mid-season replacement. Production for the pilot began in Los Angeles on March 11, and was finished within the month. The pilot was ordered by ABC in January 2002, in contention for the 2002-03 television season. Brian White as Franklin 'Sweet Money' Sanderson.Marieh Delfino as Christina 'Teeny' Timkins.After the star football player goes into a coma, Nancy investigates, finding a campus-wide conspiracy and a fraternity's drug use. Nancy Drew begins college with her two best friends, Bess Marvin and George Fayne, at River Heights University.

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