At an event following the 5th Annual Charity Basketball Game - held at Tric with a private performance by Kate Voegele
"One Tree Hill, Season 7: What I Hope To See"
Dear Mark Schwahn,
If I had my wish regarding what I would like to see on One Tree Hill (OTH) in Season 7 (S-7), here is what I want to see:
1. Hilarie Burton (Peyton Sawyer Scott) and Chad Michael Murray (CMM)(Lucas Scott) as main characters under new contracts, and their characters central to the OTH S-7 story line.
2. Lucas' and Peyton's trials and tribulations as new parents of baby, Sawyer Brooke Scott. Now that OTH has skipped ahead another year and a half, Sawyer will be a toddler by the time we see her again.
3. Peyton adapting her work place to accommodate baby Sawyer while she works, i.e. a new nursery/day care area at Red Bedroom Records at TRIC. Peyton, as a mother, could appeal to a whole new demographic, new and single mothers.
4. Lucas returning to coach the Tree Hill HS Ravens' varsity basketball team. More "on court" basketball scenes of Lucas' Ravens team to retain that flavor of basketball in the series.
5. Lucas starting book number 3 based on his life experiences and those of his friends in Tree Hill, NC, covering the years from HS graduation to their mid-20s.
6. Establish an affiliation between Peyton and her music production/management company with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA. Peyton explores the use of Musical Avatars as a means of producing music videos from a new class of artists, those who don't have "stage appeal", but who have exceptional voices.
7. Re-introduce the character Jake (Bryan Greenberg) and his daughter as a friend to Peyton and Lucas, NOT as a rival for Peyton's affections. Jake could share with the new parents, Lucas and Peyton, his experiences and lessons learned as a single parent raising his daughter Ginny (Jenny?) .
8. Resurrect the relationship between Brooke and Chase Adams to provide a romantic triangle conflict between Brooke and Mia. Since Mia is on the road frequently, Brooke and Chase resume their friendship, with romance to follow.
9. Use the relationships between Julian and Brooke, and Chase and Brooke, to set up another love triangle between Julian (out of town in CA?) and Chase (local to Tree Hill, NC?) for Brooke's affections.
10. Expand the Mother-Daughter conflicts between Brooke and Victoria (Daphne Zuniga), now that their mother-daughter relationship has been restored in their Clothes Over Bros retail business.
11. Since Skills is having problems with the Law in real life, have him break up with Jamie's school teacher and leave town temporarily? Establish a new, recurring character, Paige, the African-American female basketball player with whom Lucas re-united in River City, NC, while Peyton visited her birth mother, Ellie. Paige went to Tree Hill HS during her Freshmen year. Paige has now graduated from college with a degree in physical education, after having starred as a scholarship athlete in women's basketball. Paige now becomes the new Tree Hill Ravens women's basketball coach.
12. LEAVE THE DOOR WIDE OPEN IN THE OTH STORY LINE FOR LUCAS AND PEYTON (CMM and HILARIE BURTON) TO RETURN TO THE SERIES, IF ONE OR BOTH OF THEM ARE NOT UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE ENTIRE S-7.
A. If Lucas (CMM) alone is not under contract for OTH S-7, and HB returns, then put Lucas in New Zealand with his sister Lilly and his mother Karen, working on his third book.
B. If Peyton (Hilarie Burton (HB)) alone is not under contract for OTH S-7, then put Peyton at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA, working on a college degree in entertainment management/graphic arts. There, she can renew her friendship with Jake (Bryan Greenberg) and daughter Ginny.
C. If both Peyton (HB) and Lucas (CMM) are not under contract for OTH S-7, then put them both in New Zealand with Andy, Karen, and Lilly, becoming a family again.
13. If both HB and CMM are not under contract for OTH S-7, SPARE NO EXPENSE to try to lure both of these young stars back to OTH. If they won't come back to OTH full time in S-7, then negotiate with them to make periodic cameo appearances, until their individual circumstances allow them to return to OTH in the future as regular cast members.
HB's departure from OTH S-7 is the least understandable. HB lives in Wilmington, NC, where OTH is produced at Screen Gems Studios. Her new production company, Southern Gothic Productions (SGP), is headquartered there. HB's extended family lives there, and she has said on numerous occasions that she wants to continue to live and work there. HB is currently working to independently produce, through SGP, and with her SGP partners, her own projects as well as expand her talents into writing. HB has proved her multi-tasking capabilities in the past. The CW Network and OTH Creator/Producer/Writer/Director Mark Schwahn have been accommodating to HB in the past.
CMM leaving OTH is easier to understand than HB? This is CMM's third successful TV series ( Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls, and now OTH). CMM has now been able to act, write, and direct episodes of OTH. Even though CMM's movie acting credits are sparse, he may feel that his past TV successes will lead to additional, lucrative, movie prospects in the future.
In conclusion, in my opinion, both HB and CMM should return to OTH for S-7. HB and CMM have the best of all possible worlds in these hard economic times: they are starring in a hit TV series; they have a devoted fan base; and they have a steady job and a regular salary. Please come back, HB and CMM.
Any and all comments are welcome. A devoted OTH fan.
Chad Michael Murrey and Hillarie Burton are my favorite characters. The show wouldnt even have exsisted if Lucas wasnt in it. They are the main reason I watch the show. I dont know if I will be watching it anymore since they are not in it. Every monday id sit in front of my tv anticapting what would happen between them. and sawyer. We got to see Jaime grow why not Sawyer
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I am really sad about season 7. I think it really sucks that there wont be any more lucas and peyton story lines. I am not saying that the season wont be good. But it definitely wont be the best. I do hope that brooke and julian have a good story line and that things for them are good. I am very intrested in what will happen to nathan and haley. I dont think that there is going to be a way to make another season after this with out some of the big named characters. Hopefully they can end this very well. 
I heard Whitey dies in the 2nd eppy--which is really going to sux!
If they kill him and dan this season, im sure this will be the last because think about it!
they lost lucas and peyton and there new baby sawyer :(
now if they kill off two more main people its not going to be the same Tree Hill...it will just be brooke and naley and jamie and possibly rachel...tht will be all thats left.
And now Karen wont return becuase Lucas left!
One Tree Hill is going to just end up with no fans which is really sad considering they have had so many since season 1!
OTH had higher rating than GG..I bet that doesnt last long.
But these are my opinions.
Feel free to comment but dont be rude to me!
All spoiler news comes from OTHBlog.com so big thanks to them 
Just a few things to keep you all going before season 7 episode spoilers can be added.
Updates: 29th July
●TVGuide: A New Face Joins One Tree Hill
Although Peyton Sawyer (Hilarie Burton) and Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) no longer call Tree Hill, North Carolina home, Peyton’s fledgling record label will remain open for business when the prime time drama returns to The CW this fall.
Creator Mark Schwahn tells TVGuideMagazine.com that India de Beaufort will join the cast as Miranda Stone, “a smart, successful record executive who has been sent to Tree Hill to oversee the day to day operations of boutique label Red Bedroom Records.” Beaufort is the latest in a long line of new actors including Robert Buckley, Shantel VanSanten and Jana Kramer to round out the cast for Season 7.
See picture of her here:http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/news/...
Updates: 27th July
●7/24 Filming Report & 7/27 Filming Info
I saw filming at the Riverfront this morning, then a park on 5th street, and then Nathan and Haley’s new house. I met Jackson, James, and Rob. All were extremely nice but Rob was the nicest. angieb32@othforums 7/24
I went to three different filmings today including one with Quinn and her husband, Jamie and Chuck, and Nathan and Clayton. I was actually able to get autographs and pictures with James and Robert. I will post pictures when I get home. I was informed by one of the crew members that there will be filming at TRIC on Monday and there are already trucks parked in the parking lot.
Not sure who exactly is going to be there but the sign now says Tonight: C/B fashion show feat. the Noisettes.
LeytonTLA77@othforums 7/24
Check out the pics in the 7 season filming album
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●Picture: Nathan and Haley’s New House
Update:
J posted this:
I posted this on Fan Forum; I think it’s the correct house, but maybe someone can confirm. The wall around the house looks like the wall behind Austin in his Twitter pic, and the steps at the side of the house look to be where Shantel was standing in her Twitter pic. I’m not going to post the exact address, but I think this is it.
View picture in season 7 filming/promo album
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Updates:15th July
●Season 7 Promo Picture: Julian and Brooke
Check out season 7 filming/promo album
●WWK Spoilers
Q. Duffy in San Jose, Calif.: I heard one of my heroes is guest starring in the first episode of the new season of One Tree Hill. Do you have details?
A. Yes we do, Duffy! Former NFL superstar Jerry Rice guest stars on the first episode of One Tree Hill this fall. He makes an appearance at Nathan’s son’s birthday party. Sophia Bush tells us it was mayhem when Jerry came on set: “It was really funny to see every guy lose his mind. When he walked on set, camera equipment was getting dropped and people rushed in. The grips, who don’t care about anything were like, ‘Oh my God, Jerry Rice!’ People went nuts. And I was like, ‘This is man world. We’ve entered a man cave.’ ”
Q.Jenna from Kent, Ohio: Do you know who is coming back for the seventh season of One Tree Hill?
A. As we all know, One Tree Hill has a revolving door of characters. The other day when we spoke with Ashley Rickards, she said it’s not a question of if her character Samantha Walker is returning, but when: “I think Sam has a really strong bond with Brooke, and I don’t see that just vanishing overnight.”
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Updates:9th July
Filming 7/8:
Petra’s there right now. They’re filming at Mayfair(e) and everyone’s there. It’s a dinner scene, like, they’re all going out to dinner. I’ll keep updating you with details.
UPDATE:
So far, she’s seen Joy, James, Jackson, and Sophia. But she said they’re all in a restaurant filming a dinner scene together. I’ll ask her if Austin is there.
“Nathan almost gets in a fight, but his manager pushes him back.”(Robert is probably there too, then)
“All it’s been is nathan storming out with his manager”
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Updates: 30th June
●WWK Spoiler:
Q.KEMattison via Twitter: Will Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton be making any guest appearances on One Tree Hill this season?
A.Our sources tell us it’s doubtful that we’ll see CMM or H.M. again on One Tree Hill, but perhaps in the finale.
Q.Aprilnich via Twitter: Will Brooke and Julian last on One Tree Hill?
A.TV diva’s Magic 8-Ball says: “Signs point to yes.”
Q.Mary in Seattle: Is there going to be a time jump again this year on One Tree Hill?
A.Nothing as drastic as last season, but One Tree Hill does leap forward a year when the show returns this fall.
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Updates: 29th June
●Danneel Harris has closed a deal to reprise her role as pot-stirrer Rachel Gatina in at least seven episodes next season, beginning with eppy 7.02.
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●Kate Voegele Films for Season 7 in the studio! Beautiful day in LA once again…then headed to shoot my first episode of season 7 for one tree hill!
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●Jana Kramer will be joining the season 7 cast as Brooke’s New Model. See more about her here:
https://twitter.com/kramergirl
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Updates May/22nd June
●In season seven of ONE TREE HILL our beloved characters learn the struggle
to live an exceptional life doesn’t end once you’ve achieved your dreams.
Whether they found true love, answered a call to greatness, or sought
redemption for sins of the past, nothing that’s come before compares to the
challenges our characters now face to keep their dreams alive, their
friendships intact and their lives full in the place they call home. ONE
TREE HILL was created by Mark Schwahn and is executive produced by Schwahn,
Joe Davola, Greg Prange, Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins. ONE TREE HILL is a
Mastermind Laboratories and Tollin/Robbins Production in association with
Warner Bros. Television.
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●It's possible that Hilarie may return as a guest star. But nothing else as been said on Chad
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●Dan may not be around next season either.
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●There may be another time jump but apperently it will only be 1 year.
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●Suzie Pollard to play Quinn, Haley’s sister
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●It looks like One Tree Hill newlyweds Peyton and Lucas are about to embark on a permanent honeymoon.
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, whose characters tied the knot in last night’s penultimate episode, will not be returning for the show’s seventh season next fall. The CW is expected to formally announce their departures next Thursday at its upfront
presentation.
Murray and Burton have been engaged in rather high-profile contract negotiations for the past several months. Ultimately, a deal couldn’t be worked out and both actors will make their final appearances in next Monday’s season finale.
To fill the void next season, a Hill insider tells me that two new characters will be introduced. Additionally, Austin Nichols (Julian) is being promoted to a series regular.
What say you, Tree Hill fans? Pumped for OTH 2.0? Too upset to even think about it? Let loose in the comments section. And remember: Don’t shoot the messenger. The messenger is good. And a handsome devil to boot.
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●Here is the first casting call for Season 7 of One Tree Hill. Filming will begin on 17th June currently.
[QUINN]
Mid to late 20s, very pretty. One of Haley’s older sisters, Quinn is a free spirit but can also be dependable and kind. Strong-willed, self-assured but also self-effacing, Quinn is facing a transitional time in her life, one that will bring her to Tree Hill with a wounded heart and in search of something more.
[ALEXIS]
20s, gorgeous. Alexis is a model/actress and the new face of Brooke’s clothing line. Alexis is an adrenaline junkie and a bit of a diva who is used to getting her way. Book smart and street wise, Alexis uses her wiles to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of her profession. She has also never met a party she didn’t like, a habit that may inhibit or accelerate her transition from model to actress, depending on who crosses her path sptv050769.
[CLAYTON]
Late 20s, handsome. A young and brash sports agent who represents Nathan Scott’s basketball interests, Clayton is a rising star at his agency and has become a close friend, ally, business partner and advisor to Nathan. A bit of a lothario, Clayton unapologetically enjoys the spoils that are available to a young, wealthy, handsome single guy, while always separating business from pleasure, and remaining fiercely protective of Nathan.
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