Chad Michael Murray Hilariously Shares How His Daughter Responded When She Walked In While He Was Watching His Netflix Stripper Movie

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In the 2000s, I found myself in high demand for projects like “A Cinderella Story” and “One Tree Hill,” and it’s been great to see a resurgence in my career lately. I’m set to reprise my role as Jake in “Freakier Friday” on the 2025 movie calendar, and you can catch me on the romantic drama series “Sullivan’s Crossing.” My career even took an unexpected twist last Christmas when I played a stripper in “The Merry Gentlemen,” which apparently had my daughter in stitches.

Even though it’s still September, I’m already getting a peek at the potential Christmas movies coming from Netflix in 2025. We’ll have to wait and see if they can match the excitement of last year’s lineup, which featured Lacey Chabert’s “Hot Frosty” and Chad Michael Murray‘s “The Merry Gentlemen.” It seems that the inclusion of strippers in a holiday movie has raised some eyebrows, even for Chad himself. Apparently, it sparked a conversation with his young daughter at home, as he shared with Newsweek.

Last year, I starred in a movie titled “The Merry Gentlemen.” In this film, I played a character who was a stripper, and let’s just say it added a unique twist to the holiday season! One evening, as my wife and I were cozily watching a sneak peek before its release, our daughter burst into the room. She was 7 at the time and, without missing a beat, she playfully started slapping me. ‘Dad, put your shirt on!’ she exclaimed. It was a hilarious moment that added an extra layer of warmth to the experience. It made the whole thing all the more endearing and memorable for me.

I find it amusing that Chad Michael Murray’s 7-year-old son criticized him for appearing shirtless in a film, with the question “What did you do?” leaving me in stitches.

If you’re concerned that the Netflix movie blending Magic Mike and Hallmark Christmas rom-com might have been too racy for young viewers, let me put your mind at ease. The Merry Gentlemen maintains a PG rating, so it doesn’t pose any risk to impressionable minds. Although there is some dancing and visible torso, it’s worth noting that Channing Tatum does not appear in this film.

As a die-hard fan of One Tree Hill, I completely understand why his daughter might find it hard to wrap her head around her father’s Christmas stripper movie. After all, we spent years cheering for Lucas Scott on the basketball court or swooning over Tristan’s romantic gestures towards Rory on Gilmore Girls. So, when I heard about this movie and the Netflix hunky holiday calendar, let’s just say my inner teenager did a little happy dance!

Title “The Merry Gentlemen” can be streamed with a Netflix subscription. The story revolves around Ashley Davis, a Broadway dancer portrayed by Britt Robertson, who finds herself back home for Christmas. However, she discovers that her parents’ venue is on the brink of closure due to unpaid rent. After catching a glimpse of handyman Luke without his shirt, an idea sparks in her mind: organizing a male-only review as a means to gather the necessary funds to save the venue.

It’s true that I’m quite fond of the idea of a romantic comedy set during the holidays, so I’m eagerly anticipating what new Christmas movies Netflix will offer this year. If Chad Michael Murray is part of the lineup, he might want to ensure his privacy by locking the door before pressing play.

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2025-09-02 23:35