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Chad Michael Murray on Why He Considered Quitting Acting After ‘One Tree Hill’ Exit
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lexy Perez
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Chad Michael Murray reflects on almost quitting acting after 'One Tree Hill', now looks to stretch his wings with new projects and take on more risks in his career.
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- Murray admits he was ready to quit acting after leaving 'One Tree Hill' as a young adult, struggling to navigate stardom and 'mistakes' during his formative years with 'so many eyeballs' on him.
- Despite his long career, Murray says he's 'just getting started' and is 'open to really stretching his wings' by taking more chances, even if it means 'falling flat on his face' at times, as he seeks meaningful projects that will 'touch you emotionally'.
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Chad Michael Murray, Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Netflix, CW, One Tree Hill, A Cinderella Story, Freaky Friday, Freakier Friday, The Merry Gentlemen, Sullivan's Crossing