One Tree Hill's Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty Reflect on the Show
Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, who played half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott on the hit series One Tree Hill, sat down with PEOPLE for the Sexiest Man Alive issue. The show aired from 2003 to 2012 and marked its 22nd anniversary since they first appeared as basketball-loving brothers.
The Bond Behind the Characters
Though their characters were often in conflict on-screen, offscreen the actors share a close friendship filled with laughter. Lafferty, 40, recalls,
“The only times I couldn’t stop laughing were when I was shooting scenes with him.”Murray, 44, added,
“It was only good times. Really, really good times.”
Diving into One Tree Hill Lore
In their reunion for PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue, the actors discussed memorable moments from One Tree Hill and revisited fan debates, including the iconic “Naley vs. Leyton” love triangle.
Basketball and Casting Memories
James Lafferty shared insights from his audition process:
“During auditions I had to play one-on-one and failed miserably. I immediately got a basketball coach for the summer.”He also noted,
“I played basketball in high school and I was not much older than the actual character, so it was right up my alley.”
Additional Notes
For more content related to the Sexiest Man Alive issue, including cover star Jonathan Bailey, check the latest PEOPLE issue available on newsstands.
Author's summary: Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty reflect fondly on their time as Lucas and Nathan Scott, emphasizing their strong offscreen friendship and sharing memories from the iconic basketball drama One Tree Hill.