However , Thomas enjoyed Tal 's audition so much that he created the character of Meg Manning specifically for her .
During casting , Tal was series creator Rob Thomas 's second choice for the character of Veronica Mars ( after Kristen Bell ) .
Series creator enjoyed Tal 's audition so much that Rob Thomas created the character of Meg Manning specifically for Veronica Mars .
During casting , Tal was series creator Rob Thomas 's second choice for the character of Veronica Mars ( after Kristen Bell ) .