One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray has opened up concerning the sequel sequence to the favored WB/CW younger grownup drama in improvement at Netflix, which shall be govt produced and starring his former co-stars Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton.
Whereas discussing his upcoming Netflix movie The Merry Gents, wherein he stars alongside Britt Robertson, Murray expressed pleasure for followers who will see a lot of their favorites proceed their tales. Within the authentic, Murray starred as Lucas, half-brother to James Lafferty’s Nathan Scott.
“I actually need some iteration of this present to return again for the followers,” he advised Deadline. “I’ll let you know, no matter iteration of the present comes ahead, I need that for the followers. There’s such a brotherhood and a bond between so many individuals all around the globe with us. I’m grateful for that.”
Robertson playfully talked about that she was attempting to persuade Murray to take part within the continuation as a result of “my mother is obsessive about the present,” however she stated Murray wouldn’t inform her something. When Deadline reported the information in August, Murray’s participation didn’t appear doubtless. The actor didn’t handle whether or not his plans have modified.
Bush and Burton are set to reprise their roles of greatest buddies Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively, who, 20 years later, at the moment are dad and mom to teenagers and going through challenges not unfamiliar to what they tackled within the authentic sequence akin to love, insecurities and grief. Past the duo, no different authentic actors have been confirmed to be taking part. Danneel Ackles was stated to have been in talks to return as Rachel within the new mission on the time of the unique announcement. She is going to govt produce the sequel sequence alongside her husband Jensen Ackles by means of their Chaos Machine banner.
A task from the previous Murray will reprise is that of ‘Jake’ from Freaky Friday within the sequel movie starring authentic duo Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, in addition to a number of newcomers. When requested about his return to the franchise, he shared that his want is for followers to see the movie in theaters because it was meant. Freakier Friday is about to be launched on August 8, 2025.
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“This can be a enjoyable, completely insane movie, and everyone simply crushed it. Hats off to the complete staff,” he stated. “It’s superior. Difficult as all get out. Oh yeah. Fortunately difficult.”
Earlier than that launch, he’ll star in Netflix’s The Merry Gents, the place Robertson’s Ashley returns residence and finds her dad and mom’ small-town performing venue — The Rhythm Room — struggling for funds. As a former large metropolis dancer, she will get the thought to boost cash with an all-male Christmas-themed revue, centering on Murray’s reluctant Luke. The movie arrives Nov. 20 on the streamer.
(L-R) Britt Robertson as Ashley and Chad Michael Murray as Luke in The Merry Gents.
