The Transformation Of Chad Michael Murray From Gilmore Girls To Today

In 2020, veteran actor Chad Michael Murray continued to achieve career goals that he never dreamed possible, including sharing the screen with one of his biggest influences: Bruce Willis. The pair star in the action thriller «Survive the Night,» which sees Murray play disgraced physician Rich, who, along with his father, Frank (Willis), are held hostage by two criminals. 

«Before we started, there was this incredible anticipation, like, ‘What is Bruce going to bring to the table?’ First off, he’s a great guy,» Murray, a huge «Die Hard» fan, told Express. «I got starstruck in some instances, because you’re looking into the eyes of your childhood hero. And now, you’ve been given the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with him in a scene and tell a new story on-screen.»

They also star together in «Survive the Game,» «Fortress» and «Fortress: Sniper’s Eye.» In the latter, Murray plays Balzary, who leads a group of criminals in capturing former U.S. intelligence officer, Robert (Willis). While discussing «Fortress» with Celebrity Page, Murray recalled how, during their fight scenes, Willis wanted him to give it his all, much to Murray’s hesitation. «He’s, ‘Haul off and hit me. Hit me on this one. Come on, let me have it,’» Murray said. «I’m like, ‘You sure? I can’t be the guy hitting Bruce Willis, come on, man. You’re not 30 anymore, let’s lay off the gas. And he’s just committed still and he wanted me to do it.»