The ‘Merry Gentleman’ star opened up about adjusting to the heady trip of fame in the early aughts.

To think, this holiday season we might have had aChad Michael Murray-lessThe Merry Gentlemenon Netflix.

And how merry could they possibly have been without him?

Chad Michael Murray at the Los Angeles special screening of “Mother of the Bride” held at the Bay Theater on May 8, 2024

Chad Michael Murray.Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

“There was a moment where I was quitting.

I just couldnt do it anymore,” Murray said.

“It was right after I leftOne Tree Hill,and it wasnt because of the fandom.

I mean, gosh, we still screw up when were grown-ups.

The fandom, however, was pretty intense.

This is not what I want.'”

Let the Chad Michael Murray-ssance begin in earnest.