Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chad Michael Murray will star in the upcoming family drama film 'Disconnecting Peter,' portraying a troubled husband and father grappling with personal demons. The film, written and directed by Christopher Beatty, explores a family's struggle to cope with trauma and fractured relationships. Production is set to begin in January 2027 in New Jersey, with casting currently in progress.
- ▪Chad Michael Murray will play Peter Ruck, a man whose destructive habits threaten his family's stability.
- ▪The film follows the Ruck family as they confront past trauma, with Murray's daughter character facing setbacks in her dream to attend Juilliard.
- ▪Christopher Beatty is both writer and director, calling the script 'very personal' and expressing excitement about collaborating with Murray.
- ▪Production on 'Disconnecting Peter' is scheduled to start in January 2027 in New Jersey.
- ▪Eddie Micallef and Benjamin J. Murray are producing, with Stephanie Holbrook serving as casting director.
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