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The O.C. Reboot: Cast Weighs In on Return
5 Sep
Summary
- Ben McKenzie is open to an O.C. revival under right circumstances.
- Mischa Barton hinted at a potential reunion, while Adam Brody is hesitant.
- Rachel Bilson expressed interest but noted the show's current special status.
The possibility of a reboot for the beloved teen drama The O.C. has sparked varied reactions from its former cast members. Ben McKenzie, who rose to fame as Ryan Atwood, indicated in September 2026 that he would be open to a revival if the circumstances were right, recalling the show fondly from its original run between 2003 and 2007.
Mischa Barton, who played Marissa Cooper, has also hinted at a potential reunion, though she remained vague when pressed for details last month. Meanwhile, Rachel Bilson, who portrayed Summer Roberts, expressed enthusiasm for a return, but she also acknowledged the appeal of leaving the show's special moments intact as discovered by new audiences.
Conversely, Adam Brody, who portrayed Seth Cohen, has voiced reservations about reviving the series decades after its peak. As of October 2021, he suggested that societal changes and a more conscious public discourse might make a direct revival challenging. Brody questioned whether the show's original celebration of affluence would resonate today, especially in a post-Donald Trump America.
