AceShowbiz - A return to Tree Hill is on the horizon. The early 2000s hit TV show, "One Tree Hill", which captivated young audiences for nearly a decade, is reportedly in early development stages for a sequel series on Netflix.

Original stars Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton Morgan, and Danneel Ackles are set to reprise their iconic roles and will also serve as executive producers through their production ventures, including the Ackles' Chaos Machine.

Fans of the show can look forward to Becky Hartman Edwards, known for her work on Firefly Lane, writing the new series. Warner Bros. Television, which produced the original, will also be behind the sequel, ensuring that the beloved feel of the classic show is retained.

"One Tree Hill" initially aired for nine seasons from 2003 to 2012, following the dramatic lives of high school students and later, young adults, in the fictional North Carolina town of Tree Hill. The show was known for its complex interpersonal drama, centered around half-brothers and basketball rivals Nathan and Lucas Scott, played by James Lafferty and Chad Michael Murray, respectively.

The sequel series will see Bush and Burton Morgan returning as Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer. Ackles, who joined the show in its third season as Rachel Gatina, is also in talks to return. The involvement of other original cast members like Lafferty, Murray, Bethany Joy Lenz, and others remains uncertain at this point.

Notably absent from the project is the show's original creator, Mark Schwahn. Schwahn has been accused of inappropriate behavior by multiple cast and crew members, including Burton Morgan and Bush.

They have been vocal about their experiences, leading to Schwahn's exclusion from the sequel. Bush, Burton Morgan, and Lenz have since channeled their experiences into a podcast called "Drama Queens," which has received considerable attention since its launch.

"Many of us were put in uncomfortable positions and had to swiftly learn to fight back, sometimes physically, because it was made clear to us that the supervisors in the room were not the protectors they were supposed to be," the actresses shared in a united statement against Schwahn's behavior.

The upcoming sequel is more than just a continuation of a fan-favorite series; it represents a chance for the original cast to reclaim and redefine their show from a feminist perspective. Bush has suggested that this revival could be a "feminist reclamation" of "One Tree Hill", hinting at a modern interpretation of their beloved characters and storylines.

Stay tuned, as details about the sequel continue to emerge. For now, fans can revisit the original "One Tree Hill" series, which is available for streaming on Hulu and Max.