# Julia Garner beat 1,498 teenagers to reach the final ‘Skins’ audition. She still didn’t get the part

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/julia-garner-beat-1498-teenagers-to-reach-the-final-skins-audition-she-still-didnt-get-the-part/
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T11:36:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/julia-garner-beat-1498-teenagers-to-reach-the-final-skins-audition-she-still-didnt-get-the-part/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Garner was one of two finalists from 1,500 *Skins* auditionees.
- She did not get a role in the US remake.
- A casting director remembered her and gave her screen debut.

## Summary

Julia Garner reached the final round of auditions for the US remake of British teen drama *Skins*, but did not get a role. The audition nevertheless helped launch her career: casting intern Susan Shopmaker remembered Garner months later and cast her in the psychological thriller *Martha Marcy May Marlene*, her screen debut.

The US *Skins* attracted controversy over its portrayal of underage drinking and sex, and lasted only one season. Garner said she and one other girl remained from the original pool of 1,500 auditionees; the article says more than 1,500 children auditioned before 30 hopefuls were selected. The film role that followed became a pivotal first step in Garner’s career.

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