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- Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper. The girl next door wore Chanel on The O.C., where Barton played SoCal sweetheart-meets-damsel-in-distress Marissa Cooper until her character's tragic death in season 3.
- Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts. Bilson melted hearts and perfected her tan as Summer Roberts, the popular girl who — you called it! — fell for the video game nerd (Brody's Seth Cohen).
- Adam Brody as Seth Cohen. Brody's chic geek alter ego loved all things comic books, Chrismukkah and, of course, Summer Roberts. Besides taking his love for leading lady Bilson off-screen, he also introduced the show's tween fan base to indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie.
- Ben McKenzie as Ryan Atwood. Good-looking bad boy Ryan Atwood brought as much drama as the Newport housewives when he navigated his post-Chino life and tidal wave-like relationship with Barton's Marissa Cooper — all while wearing his signature white tank top.
Aug 5, 2023 · THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The O.C.' 20 years later. Olivia Singh. Aug 5, 2023, 3:14 AM PDT. Rachel Bilson, Adam Brody, Mischa Barton, and Ben McKenzie starred on the Fox drama series...
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Daily Express
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- Ben Mckenzie - Ryan Atwood
- Adam Brody - Seth Cohen
- Mischa Barton - Marissa Cooper
- Rachel Bilson - Summer Roberts
- Peter Gallagher - Sandy Cohen
- Kelly Rowan - Kirsten Cohen
- Alan Dale - Caleb Nicol
- Autumn Reeser - Taylor Townsend
- Melinda Clarke - Julie Cooper
- Willa Holland - Kaitlin Cooper
McKenzie's kind-hearted Ryan Atwood is given a second chance at having a real family in The O.C., and his friendship with Seth and relationship with Marissa change him for the better. Many of Ryan's The O.C. storylines allowed McKenzie to play to his dramatic strengths as sensitive and loyal Ryan is often brought back into his brother Trey's life o...
Brody played the nerdy Seth Cohen, who becomes more confident after Ryan becomes part of his family. This character arc is what makes Seth a fan-favorite, and his relationship with Summer, who likes who he is makes their love story one of the best on the show. Brody recently played Seth Morris in Fleishman is in Trouble, based on the novel by Taffy...
Barton's The O.C. character Marissa Cooper is an unforgettable party girl who struggles with her mental health and connects with Ryan over being outsiders. Marissa dies at the end of season 3 in a car crash, a tragic conclusion to a short life that is filled with sadness and insecurity. After The O.C., Barton appeared in several horror movies from ...
Bilson's Summer Roberts has a complete arc on The O.C., evolving from a shallow teenager only caring about parties and popularity to an environmental activist while in college. Summer's relationship with Seth and friendship with Marissa cements her as a loyal, kind, and friendly person despite her initial mean-girl demeanor. Bilson played the cheer...
There are several shows like The O.C. that feature memorable, warm-hearted parents who look out for their children, and Gallagher's turn as compassionate father, husband, and public defender Sandy Cohen is one of his best roles. Sandy fights for the well-being of his clients, including Ryan, and struggles in his marriage. After wrapping up his time...
Kelly Rowan played Sandy's wife and Seth's mother Kirsten Cohen. Kirsten is a complex character who struggles with alcohol addiction and the pressures of her daily life. She is first shown as a seemingly superficial woman who cares about charity events and looking good, but the story peels back the layers of her lonely life. Rowan played Natalie Vi...
Alan Dale's character Caleb Nicol isn't involved in any big moments like Marissa's The O.C. season 3 death. But he speaks to the theme of the series as Caleb is Kirsten's wealthy, cold father who marries Julie Cooper and becomes Marissa's stepfather. Kirsten is an employee at Caleb's real estate business and they have a tense relationship. Shows li...
Autumn Reeser played the organized, Type A Newport Beach resident Taylor Townsend in The O.C. Taylor is a layered character as she appears to be conceited and self-centered at first, but she softens and reveals herself to be kind. After grieving Marissa, Ryan opens himself up and falls for Taylor, and the two have a heartwarming bond. Since the sho...
Melinda Clarke played Marissa and Caitlin's mother Julie Cooper who searches for love and has trouble connecting with her daughters. She's desperate to fit in and always worried about money, which makes her appear to be insecure. Julie is one of the less riveting parents on the TV drama, but she attempts to murder Caleb, which is a shocking moment....
Willa Holland appeared in seasons 3 and 4 of The O.C. as Marissa's younger sister Kaitlin Cooper. Shailene Woodley played this role in seasons 1 and 2 and was then re-cast. At first, Kaitlin isn't given much character development and the focus is mostly on her hobby of riding her pony. But In season 4, Kaitlin becomes wilder, though she grows up by...
Aug 5, 2023 · With fans feeling super nostalgic about The O.C.’s 20th anniversary, we thought it was time to check in with all of the cast to see what they’ve been up to since the show ended... Adam...
- ‘The O.C.’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Welcome to The O.C.! Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson were catapulted to fame while starring on the hit teen drama.
- Ben McKenzie (Ryan Atwood) The actor moved on to star in other TV dramas, including Gotham — of which he also directed and wrote episodes — and Southland.
- Mischa Barton (Marissa Cooper) Barton appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Beautiful Life: TBL, Recovery Road, Starcrossed, Ouija House and Spree.
- Adam Brody (Seth Cohen) The actor has kept busy with roles on Single Parents, Good Vibes, House of Lies, Burning Love, New Girl, The League, StartUp and Curfew.
Jul 7, 2023 · The OC: Then and Now What the Cast is up to in 2023, Nearly 15 Years After the Cult Show Ended. Sienna Palmeri. Jul 07, 2023. It's been 20 since the cast of The OC first appeared on the airwaves, becoming your first crushes, getting in fights, and essentially being a glorified Hollister ad.
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Jun 13, 2023 · It's been 20 years since The O.C. premiered, and it changed TV forever. Here's what the cast has been up to since the show's finale.
