Washington, Apr 2 : Director Peter Chelsom hails teen sensation Miley Cyrus as the new Judy Garland.
Chelsom, who directed Hannah Montana: The Movie, has compared the 16-year-old star's acting talent with screen legend Garland, insisting he was "blown away" the first time he saw the teen superstar.
In an interview to E! Online, he admits he saw Cyrus's potential long before they worked together - recalling an appearance on Oprah Winfrey''s talkshow, which left him speechless.