13 Years Later, Key One Tree Hill Stars Doubt Upcoming Reboot
One Tree Hill remains a beloved series, but its iconic appeal is closely tied to its two main leads. Amid the wave of reboots like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, another reboot of One Tree Hill has been hinted at, stirring fan curiosity.
Background of One Tree Hill and Related Controversies
The drama aired from 2003 to 2012, spanning nine seasons with significant changes in the final two. Both One Tree Hill and Buffy faced turmoil related to their showrunners. Buffy’s creator, Joss Whedon, has faced allegations of workplace harassment. Similarly, One Tree Hill’s creator Mark Schwahn was accused of sexual harassment, with support letters from cast and crew including leads Hilarie Burton Morgan and Danneel Harris Ackles.
Reboot Announcement and Cast Reactions
In summer 2024, news broke of a One Tree Hill reboot, though specifics remain scarce. In a recent People magazine interview for the Sexiest Man Alive feature, Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, who portrayed brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott, expressed skepticism about returning.
“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.”
The pair recalled their evolving relationship from on-screen rivals to close friends but doubt the reboot would fit today’s context.
Summary
The possibility of a One Tree Hill reboot faces uncertainty as original lead actors question its feasibility, especially given the show's complex history.