In 2009, after 6 years of good and loyal service, Hilary Barton announced her departure from Scott Brothers at the end of the 6th season. An event that had a strong impact on fans of the series, who had a long time to say goodbye to the character. Peyton Sawyer.
On this Monday, June 24, new episode of the Drama Queens podcast, in which Sophia Bush, Bethany Joy Lentz and Hilary Burton talk about the Scott brothers, the actress recalled her last day of filming. An experience he described as “Very uncomfortable.“
“Terrible” bye
Hilary Burton and Chad Michael Murray’s departure was not yet officially announced at the time of filming the final scene. All the actors had finished shooting Season 6 when it came time to shoot Peyton’s final scene in the hospital after giving birth.
To celebrate this occasion, Chad Michael Murray managed to convince their stars to say goodbye on the set, but the desired effect was not as happy as expected.
“Between the prosthesis I had on my stomach, all the wires I was connected to, and the position of the camera, sitting on the bed was easier than getting up.“, Hilary Burton recalls in the podcast.
“Everyone was saying goodbye, but I felt like I was at a funeral. I lay there like I’m in a coffin. It was so awkward and scary. People would put their heads on my hair and say, “I’ll see you next season,” and I’d say, “No, you won’t see me again!” I felt that I was not in my body, as if I was at the funeral of my hero.“
A gift from Sophia Bush
Finally, it was Sophia Bush who brought Hillary Burton a moment of humanity, giving her a ring along with a card:A 1920s piece, perfect for Paris.” A gift that had special meaning for the actor, as he had planned a long trip to Paris to celebrate his freedom.
“You are the only person who believed me to leave“- explained the actress tearfully. “If you believed it, it was very important. It was a bad time and you did something very good. I’ve moved eight million times and this letter is always in my bedside drawer… and it will stay there“.
Although Peyton is no longer on the show, Hilary Burton will continue to appear on the Drama Queens podcast for the remaining three seasons.
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