One Tree Hill Star Chad Michael Murray spoke about the sequel series to the popular WB/CW youth drama in development at Netflix, which will be executive produced by and star former co-stars Sophia Bush and Hilary Burton.
While discussing his upcoming Netflix movie Merry gentlemenin which he stars alongside Britt Robertson, Murray expressed his excitement for fans who will see many of their favorites continue their stories. In the original version, Murray played Lucas, the half-brother of James Lafferty's Nathan Scott.
“I really want some iteration of this show to come back to the fans,” he told Deadline. “I'll tell you, whatever iteration of the show is, I want it for the fans. There's such a brotherhood and bond between so many people all over the world with us. I'm grateful for that.”
Robertson jokingly stated that she was trying to convince Murray to participate in the sequel because “my mother is obsessed with the show,” but said that Murray would not tell her anything. When Deadline broke the news in August, Murray's involvement didn't seem likely. The actor did not say whether his plans have changed.
Bush and Burton are set to reprise their roles as best friends Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively, who, 20 years later, are now parents to teenagers and face challenges not unlike what they dealt with in the original series: love, insecurity and problems. sadness. Other than the duo, no other original actors have been confirmed to participate. Daniel Ackles was said to be in talks to return as Rachel in the new project at the time of the original announcement. She will produce the sequel series alongside her husband Jensen Ackles through their Chaos Machine banner.
The role Murray will be reprising from the past is that of Jake from the movie Jake. Freaky Friday The sequel film stars original duo Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, as well as several newcomers. When asked about his return to the franchise, he said that his desire is for fans to see the film in theaters as it was intended. Freaky Friday It is scheduled to be released on August 8, 2025.
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“This is an absolutely fun, crazy movie, and everyone just crushed it. Hats off to the whole team,” he said. “It’s amazing. As complicated as it all comes out. Oh yes. Fortunately complicated.
Before this release, he would star in Netflix series Merry gentlemenin which Robertson's Ashley returns home and finds a performing venue in her parents' small town – the Rhythm Room – struggling to come up with funds. As a former dancer in the big city, she came up with the idea to raise money with an all-male Christmas-themed revue centered on the reluctant Luke Murray. The film arrives November 20 on the streamer.
(LR) Britt Robertson as Ashley and Chad Michael Murray as Luke Merry gentlemen.
