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Chad Michael Murray admits he almost quit acting after ‘One Tree Hill’ success: ‘I was done’
Page SixStory by Leah Bitsky
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Chad Michael Murray's shocking confession: rising to fame on 'One Tree Hill' left him ready to quit acting altogether.
beat sheet
- After becoming a teen heartthrob as Lucas Scott, Murray admits he was '100% done' with Hollywood and considered walking away from the industry.
- The actor credits his co-star and former wife Sophia Bush for convincing him to stay in the game and not let his 'One Tree Hill' success define him.
call sheet
Chad Michael Murray, Sophia Bush, One Tree Hill, One Tree Hill