13 Years Later, Two Major One Tree Hill Stars Doubt Reboot Return
One Tree Hill, a beloved drama series that aired from 2003 to 2012 over nine seasons, remains iconic despite its major cast changes during the final years. Recently, discussions about a potential reboot have emerged amid a trend of reviving fan-favorite shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Links Between One Tree Hill and Buffy
Both shows share similarities beyond their reboots, including controversies tied to their creators. Buffy was created by Joss Whedon, who faced accusations of workplace harassment. One Tree Hill’s creator, Mark Schwahn, was also accused of sexual harassment, with the cast and crew publicly supporting these claims. Lead actresses Hilarie Burton Morgan and Danneel Harris Ackles were among those who spoke out.
Reboot Announcement and Limited Details
In the summer of 2024, news of a One Tree Hill reboot surfaced, but concrete information about the project remains scarce.
Lead Actors Express Doubt About Returning
Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, who portrayed brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott, shared skepticism about reprising their roles. In a recent People magazine interview during the Sexiest Man Alive feature, the two actors reflected on their nine years in the series.
“We did the show and played those characters for nine years,” Lafferty said. “I’m not sure what the rest of that distance would be.”
They described their characters’ journey from enemies to close friends but stated they have difficulty imagining how the story could continue in today’s context.
Author's Summary
The potential reboot of One Tree Hill faces uncertainty as key stars Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty express hesitation about returning to their iconic roles after nearly a decade.