[Music] Sophia Bush and Hillary Burton are making a triumphant return to their iconic roles as Brook Davis and Payton Sawyer in an exciting new chapter 41 Tree Hill the Beloved TV series which captivated audiences for nine seasons is set to continue with a sequel series currently in development at Netflix the announcement of the sequel has sparked a wave of nostalgia and excitement among fans Bush and Burton who will not only reprise their roles but also serve as executive producers took to social media to celebrate their return they shared a heartwarming cast reunion photo featuring denil akles and bevon Prince expressing their enthusiasm for the project in a joint statement on instagram. in their statement the actresses reflected on the significance of returning to Tree Hill emphasizing the opportunity to reunite with friends and creative talents and to honor the series Legacy what if you really can go back home if there's an opportunity to team with brilliant creatives and build a space where all our friends can show off their talents own our history reclaim our turf honor our fans sign us up they wrote they further noted there's Only One Tree Hill after all acknowledging the Deep connection fans have with the show and its comforting nostalgic appeal the sequel series produced by Becky Hartman Edwards and Warner Brothers TV will revisit the fictional North Carolina town 20 years after the original series ended the story will follow Brooke and pton as they navigate the complexities of Parenthood while dealing with familiar themes of Love insecurities and personal growth denil and Jensen Ackles are also on board as executive producers with Jensen potentially reprising his role as Rachel Scott original cast members have shown enthusiasm for the new series with Brian Greenberg Janet Kramer Robert Buckley and DNE Zuniga expressing their hopes to be involved however formal discussions with other actors are yet to be finalized Chad Michael Murray who portrayed Lucas Scott has reportedly not planned to return for the sequel the new series marks a significant moment for Bush and Burton as they reclaim their roles in a project that has been both personal and professional for them the follow-up series comes in the wake of serious allegations against the original creator Mark Schwan who was accused of sexual harassment by several cast and crew members including Bush and Burton the sequel represents a new chapter for the show driven by the women of One Tree Hill One Tree Hill created by Mark Schwan originally aired from 2003 to 2012 it began as a story about two half Brothers Lucas and Nathan whose lives intersect amidst the backdrop of high school and evolving relationships over time the series expanded to explore the lives of Brooke pton and Haley among others with Brook and Payton's enduring friendship at its core the new series promises to bring back the heart and drama of One Tree Hill reuniting fans with beloved characters and introducing a new generation to the magic of Tree Hill as the show gears up for production fans eagerly await the return of the Beloved series and the continuation of the stories they've cherished for years