Claim: Lucas Scott(One Tree Hill) was played by Chad Michael Murry who felt a connection with the character, what was what the producers planned.
Evidence: The producers were originally unsure as to who Murray would play. Series creator Mark Schwahn wanted him to play the character of Nathan Scott since Murray had played a bad guy several times before, and he felt it was only natural to give him this role. Murray's passion for the role led the producers to cast him as Lucas.