A sequel show toOne Tree Hillis in the works at Netflix, with two original stars set to return and one actor reportedly not reprising his role. The drama initially centered around the lives of Lucas Scott and Nathan Scott, two half-brothers who often face conflict and complications in their relationships. But the show evolved from that premise, enjoying a notably long run that began in 2003 on The WB and continued on The CW until it concluded in 2012. On the whole,One Tree Hillran for nine seasonsand 187 episodes.
Deadlinereports thata revival ofOne Tree Hillis in development at Netflix. Original cast membersSophia Bush and Hilarie Burton are set to executive produce and reprise their rolesof Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively. The sequel show hails from writer and fellow executive producer Becky Hartman Edwards and the studio is Warner Bros. TV. Jensen Ackles and Danneel Ackles will also executive produce through their Chaos Machine banner, with Danneel in talks to return as Rachel Scott. It’s reported thatChad Michael Michael Murray, who played Lucas, has no plans to return.
The One Tree Hill Sequel Show Is A Long Time Coming
The Stars Have Pushed For It.
Burton has made no secret about her desire toreunite theOne Tree Hillcaston-screen. In a social media post in March 2021, theWalking Deadactor responded to a tweet that revealed a photo fromOne Tree Hillwas being used in a textbook for adolescent psychology. Burton admitted that she was embarrassed to be included in the textbook, ultimately elaborating on why she supports the idea of redoing the series with a woman at the helm and writing in part:“Men telling the stories of girl sexuality is a red flag. I want a do-over with a girl boss.”The tweet is included below:
Bush responded to the tweet with a co-sign. More than three years later,One Tree Hillis moving ahead with a new person at the top. This is particularly crucial given that the original series creatorMark Schwan was accused by the women of the cast and crewof sexual harassment. Burton and Bush are among the women who have gone on the record, detailing their experiences with the show’s creator.Schwan has no involvement with the sequel show.
A One Tree Hill Revival Could Fix The Later Seasons' Biggest Flaw
Between 2003 and 2012, One Tree Hill aired nine seasons and 187 episodes, but there was a problem in the later seasons only a revival could fix.
Even beyond the way that Schwan’s name has dampened the former WB hit, aOne Tree Hillrevival has the potential to approach the story differently in crucial ways. The pairing with Netflix is also important, as the streamer has previously revived another WB favorite and brought backGilmore Girlsfor a four-episode run. It could find similar success in its latest endeavor, especially with the original actors returning, rather than the project just being a reboot.
One Tree Hill
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Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, One Tree Hill chronicles the complicated and intertwined lives of its residents. Following half-brothers and rivals Lucas and Nathan Scott as they compete both for positions on their school basketball team and for the affection of their fellow students, Tree Hill’s community is built around community spirit and the complex workings of the ever-growing Scott family.
