Paul Johansson of One Tree Hill joins me this week on Trying To Figure It Out. We discuss how Paul went from playing professional basketball to joining the cast of One Tree Hill and which character he originally wanted to audition for. Paul played the infamous villain of One Tree Hill, Dan Scott, and he talks about the toll that the character took on his mental health.
You'll learn some of Paul's stage secrets about how he approached Dan's character and some of the motivations behind Dan's actions. We talk about *that episode* and Paul reveals how difficult it was for him to kill off one of his best friends on the show, Craig Sheffer.
Paul shares how leaving the show helped manage his depression and alcoholism, and he discusses all of the things he's been up to now that his mental health is in a better place.
If you're a One Tree Hill fan, you'll love this episode and the previous episode with Craig Sheffer (May 23, 2023).
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