Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang· May 17, 2026 · 10:27 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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Chad Michael Murray will star in the upcoming family drama film 'Disconnecting Peter,' portraying a troubled husband and father grappling with personal demons. The film, written and directed by Christopher Beatty, explores a family's struggle to cope with trauma and fractured relationships. Production is set to begin in January 2027 in New Jersey, with casting currently in progress.

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▪Chad Michael Murray will play Peter Ruck, a man whose destructive habits threaten his family's stability.
▪The film follows the Ruck family as they confront past trauma, with Murray's daughter character facing setbacks in her dream to attend Juilliard.
▪Christopher Beatty is both writer and director, calling the script 'very personal' and expressing excitement about collaborating with Murray.
▪Production on 'Disconnecting Peter' is scheduled to start in January 2027 in New Jersey.
▪Eddie Micallef and Benjamin J. Murray are producing, with Stephanie Holbrook serving as casting director.

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Home Film News May 17, 2026 3:27am PT Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE) 3 minutes ago ‘The Big Short’ Writer Charles Randolph Adapting ‘Muppets in Moscow,’ for Emotion Pictures and Felix Culpa (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to Be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE) 11 hours ago See All Getty Images Chad Michael Murray will star in the upcoming drama feature “Disconnecting Peter.” The film centers on a fractured family grappling with unresolved trauma stemming from a past tragedy.

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