It’s nearly time to pack our bags and head back to the charming shores of coastal North Carolina!
I just stumbled upon some fabulous news over at Variety, which reports that a sequel series to *One Tree Hill* is in the works at Netflix. Talk about a happy throwback!
This comes more than a dozen years after the original series bid us farewell after a solid nine-season run on the WB and the CW. It’s crazy how time flies, right?
Sources close to the situation have let it slip that *One Tree Hill* stars Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, and Daneel Ackles will be the driving force behind this new series. What a trio! Ackles is also set to serve as an executive producer through her joint venture, Chaos Machine, which she co-owns with hubby Jensen Ackles. Who knew love could brew up such creative partnerships?
Warner Bros. TV, which was behind the original series, has also signed on, which is a good sign for fans craving that nostalgic vibe. However, it’s still up in the air whether other original cast members like Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty will join the party. Wouldn’t it be something to see them back in Tree Hill?
What’s thrilling—and a bit puzzling—is that while Bush and Burton seem keen on reprising their original roles, Ackles is still “in talks” about returning as a cast member. I mean, talk about mixed signals! Is she like, “I’ll produce the magic but maybe not be in it?” Just reminds us that pre-production is still in its very early days.
Despite the ambiguity and lack of details—seriously, where’s the trailer?!—the excitement buzzing through the fan community on social media is palpable. *One Tree Hill* garnered a loyal fanbase during its prime, so news of a sequel isn’t just some random blurb—it’s like getting a call from an old friend you thought you’d never hear from again.
And let’s be real: while the original series received mixed reviews during its airing, it has undergone quite the critical renaissance. Everyone loves a comeback story! In fact, Entertainment Weekly recently deemed it one of the greatest teen dramas of all time, highlighting the nuanced performances