"Nobody Wants This" Becomes Surprise Global Hit for Adam Brody

In October 2025, actor Adam Brody, who stars as the "hot rabbi" Noah in the hit series "Nobody Wants This," reflected on the show's unexpected global success. Just a month after the series debuted in 2024, Brody was in Scotland with his wife, Leighton Meester, when he realized the show had resonated with a wide audience.

Brody recalls being approached by high school field hockey players who expressed their love for the show, and then being recognized by a group of elderly Scottish men in a pub, who also praised the series. This experience made Brody realize that "Nobody Wants This" was "crossing generations" and connecting with a diverse range of viewers.

Brody, who has been acting for a long time, says he was pleasantly surprised by the show's success, as it doesn't happen often, even for established actors. Meester, who makes a cameo appearance in season 2, was also excited about the show's popularity and the viral response to a kiss between Brody and co-star Kristen Bell.

As for the "hot rabbi" hype, Brody says he's not called that to his face too often, and it mostly happens online, so it feels like it's happening to someone else. But he's not complaining about the attention.