Home / Arts and Entertainment / McKenzie Regrets Showing O.C. Pilot to His Daughter
McKenzie Regrets Showing O.C. Pilot to His Daughter
4 Sep
Summary
- Ben McKenzie is open to a revival of The O.C. as a father figure.
- He forgot the pilot episode contained adult themes like drug use and sex.
- Teenagers now watch the 2000s drama with their parents.
Twenty years after The O.C. concluded its run, actor Ben McKenzie, who played Ryan Atwood, indicated his willingness to participate in a potential revival.
McKenzie, now 47, stated he would be open to reprising his role, or perhaps playing one of the dads, under the right circumstances. He reflected on his time on the show, noting that he was young and inexperienced when it premiered in 2003.
The actor recently shared an anecdote about showing the pilot episode to his 10-year-old daughter, only to realize his oversight regarding its mature themes. "I forgot that in the pilot, there is binge drinking, cigarette smoking, cocaine, and a threesome," McKenzie recounted.
Despite its original broadcast from 2003 to 2007, McKenzie observed that The O.C. continues to resonate with younger audiences. He mentioned that teenagers approach him, expressing their fandom for the show and revealing they watch it with their parents.
