13 Years Later, Key One Tree Hill Stars Doubt Reboot Return
One Tree Hill remains a beloved series, but the absence of its two lead actors leaves uncertainty about the upcoming reboot. While many fan-favorite shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer are being revived, details about the One Tree Hill reboot remain scarce.
Background and Controversies
The drama aired from 2003 to 2012 over nine seasons, with the last two marked by significant changes. Both Buffy and One Tree Hill share similarities beyond reboots, including controversies involving their creators. Buffy’s creator, Joss Whedon, faced accusations of workplace harassment, whereas One Tree Hill’s creator, Mark Schwahn, was accused of sexual harassment by cast and crew, including leads Hilarie Burton Morgan and Danneel Harris Ackles.
Stars Cast Doubt on Reboot
In summer 2024, news broke about a One Tree Hill reboot, but lead actors Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty expressed skepticism about returning. In a People magazine interview, they reflected on their roles as brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott, noting the difficulty in envisioning the series continuing in the current context.
“We did the show and played those characters for nine years,” said Lafferty. “I’m not sure what the rest of that distance would be.”
The actors, who evolved from playing rivals to close friends on and off-screen, seem uncertain about revisiting their iconic characters.
Summary
The possibility of a One Tree Hill reboot remains doubtful as original lead stars question returning, reflecting on past controversies and the challenge of continuing the story after nine years.