James Lafferty spent nine years filming One Tree Hill in Wilmington, NC but these days he’s spending most of his time in Chicago where he’s shooting the upcoming NBC series Crisis.
The show, which also stars Gillian Anderson, Dermot Mulroney, Lance Gross and Rachael Taylor, follows a student group from one of D.C.’s most elite schools that is ambushed on a secluded rural road, igniting a national crisis.
James recently spoke to Michigan Avenue Magazine about his time in Chicago, where’s been hanging out, and what he wants to do next.
James revealed he’s currently staying in the Lakeshore East area and loves the accessibility of Chicago.
The public transportation is better and cabs are cheaper than in Los Angeles, which is nice. People are friendlier here [in comparison to] any other major city I’ve visited.
He also talked about some of favorite new Chicago haunts.
I had a pretty great sushi dinner at Sunda one of the first nights I was here. The Art Institute and Millennium Park really blew me away the first time I had a chance to explore the area. I try to spend as much time as I can around there. I also went and saw a castmate’s play, The Crownless King at the Chopin Theatre, which is an awesome establishment. I’ll definitely be going back there to see more plays. It’s a unique atmosphere. I’ve also gotten to see a Cubs game and a Bears game since I’ve been here, both of which were a blast—which goes without saying.
And he still has a few things left on his Chicago to do list.
A Bulls game and a Blackhawks game are a must for me. I won’t leave the city before getting the chance to take a picture in front of the [Michael] Jordan statue [outside the United Center]. Also, I would like to explore Wicker Park more. It seems like the nightlife there has a lot to offer.
Be on the look out for James filming Crisis in Chicago and be sure to let us know if you spot him at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
We had the chance to meet James Lafferty today he was at Ellys pancake house in elk grove he was very sweet and let us take.pictures with him was totally awesome
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