Jana Kramer (left); Sophia Bush.Photo:Tibrina Hobson/Getty; Presley Ann/Getty
Tibrina Hobson/Getty; Presley Ann/Getty
Alex Dupré is all in fortheOne Tree Hillreboot.Jana Kramer, who joined the WB series in season 7 as Alex, revealed she has “talked toSophia [Bush]about” the upcoming reboot, which Bush, 42, andHilarie Burton Morganteased in August.“They’re gonna get their footing of the show but I think they’re open to bringing back characters,” Kramer, 40, toldE! News. “So, I hope I get the opportunity, it sounds like there’s a window for that. I’m ready if it comes calling.“Kramer told the outlet that she loves “watching rebooted shows and then seeing old characters come back” as she reflected on what she thinks her character would be doing now, 12 years after fans last saw her.“I feel like there’s so much of Alex that’s a piece of me,” she said. “Though I didn’t go through some of the things she went through, I’ve had harder times, too. So, I want to believe that she’s done some healing work but she’s still who she is, she still causes a little bit of a stir.“From Left: Austin Nichols, Sophia Bush and Jana Kramer.Jana Kramer/InstagramKramer previously teased her potential involvement in the reboot series — which PEOPLE confirmed is in the early stages of development at Netflix — in September. On herWhine Downpodcast, she said that both Bush and Burton, 42, will be reprising their roles as Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively.“I think their characters are coming back as moms,” she revealed.She also said that she’d already “spoken to Hilarie about it, about Alex making an appearance” in the reboot. “We had discussed it before the news broke… It was probably a month or so ago,” she said.“I think their intention is to bring back people that make sense. And Hilarie was like, ‘I never got to meet Alex, so it’d be fun to have us meet.’ And I’m like, ‘I would love that. Sign me up,’ " Kramer added, referring to Burton andChad Michael Murray’sexits from the show after season 6.From Left: Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols in ‘One Tree Hill’ season 7.EverettThough the reboot is still in very early stages, Burton, 42, told PEOPLE that “being able to work with a team of women and look at these stories [and] these characters through a female lensis something that — whether I was doing a reboot or a brand new show or a different movie at this phase in my life, female teamwork is something that is so vital to me.““It is the core of anything I’ve done that’s successful,” she continued. “So, I’m excited to be able to team up with people that I look up to, people that I love dearly.“From Left: Sophia Bush, Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, James Lafferty and Bethany Joy Lenz for ‘One Tree Hill’.WARNER BROS. TELEVISION/ALAMYNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.One Tree Hillcan be streamed in full on Hulu.
Alex Dupré is all in fortheOne Tree Hillreboot.
Jana Kramer, who joined the WB series in season 7 as Alex, revealed she has “talked toSophia [Bush]about” the upcoming reboot, which Bush, 42, andHilarie Burton Morganteased in August.
“They’re gonna get their footing of the show but I think they’re open to bringing back characters,” Kramer, 40, toldE! News. “So, I hope I get the opportunity, it sounds like there’s a window for that. I’m ready if it comes calling.”
Kramer told the outlet that she loves “watching rebooted shows and then seeing old characters come back” as she reflected on what she thinks her character would be doing now, 12 years after fans last saw her.
“I feel like there’s so much of Alex that’s a piece of me,” she said. “Though I didn’t go through some of the things she went through, I’ve had harder times, too. So, I want to believe that she’s done some healing work but she’s still who she is, she still causes a little bit of a stir.”
From Left: Austin Nichols, Sophia Bush and Jana Kramer.Jana Kramer/Instagram
Jana Kramer/Instagram
Kramer previously teased her potential involvement in the reboot series — which PEOPLE confirmed is in the early stages of development at Netflix — in September. On herWhine Downpodcast, she said that both Bush and Burton, 42, will be reprising their roles as Brooke Davis and Peyton Sawyer, respectively.
“I think their characters are coming back as moms,” she revealed.
She also said that she’d already “spoken to Hilarie about it, about Alex making an appearance” in the reboot. “We had discussed it before the news broke… It was probably a month or so ago,” she said.
“I think their intention is to bring back people that make sense. And Hilarie was like, ‘I never got to meet Alex, so it’d be fun to have us meet.’ And I’m like, ‘I would love that. Sign me up,’ " Kramer added, referring to Burton andChad Michael Murray’sexits from the show after season 6.
From Left: Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols in ‘One Tree Hill’ season 7.Everett
Everett
Though the reboot is still in very early stages, Burton, 42, told PEOPLE that “being able to work with a team of women and look at these stories [and] these characters through a female lensis something that — whether I was doing a reboot or a brand new show or a different movie at this phase in my life, female teamwork is something that is so vital to me.”
“It is the core of anything I’ve done that’s successful,” she continued. “So, I’m excited to be able to team up with people that I look up to, people that I love dearly.”
From Left: Sophia Bush, Chad Michael Murray, Hilarie Burton, James Lafferty and Bethany Joy Lenz for ‘One Tree Hill’.WARNER BROS. TELEVISION/ALAMY
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION/ALAMY
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
One Tree Hillcan be streamed in full on Hulu.
source: people.com
