Chad Michael Murray, 43, Dazzles in Netflix’s The Merry Gentlemen with Striptease Performance and Hot Calendar Release

Chad Michael Murray is making waves with a shirtless calendar that ties into the Netflix holiday rom-com The Merry Gentlemen. The 2025 calendar showcases the actor in a variety of festive and cheeky poses, including nods to his One Tree Hill days and themed shots for each month. The calendar is part of the promotional campaign for the film, where Murray stars as a contractor-turned-dancer in a holiday-themed revue aimed at saving a small-town performing venue.

The film, which also features Britt Robertson, premiered on Netflix on November 20, 2024, blending comedy, romance, and festive charm. Fans of Murray have responded enthusiastically, praising both his fitness and Netflix’s creative marketing strategy for the movie.

This Netflix holiday film blends romantic comedy with a quirky concept as Ashley (Robertson) stages an all-male Christmas revue to save her family’s struggling bar. Chad Michael Murray adds charm as the handsome handyman roped into the shenanigans. While critics find it predictable and over-the-top, fans enjoy its feel-good moments and festive humor.