'The O.C.' Creator Reveals Ben McKenzie & Mischa Barton Weren't Top Choices to Star in the Show - See Who Almost Played Ryan & Marissa!

The O.C. almost had a very different cast! Back in 2021, former The O.C. co-stars Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, who played Summer Roberts and Julie Cooper respectively, launched their brand new podcast, Welcome to The O.C., Bitches. On the podcast’s first episode, the ladies were joined by the show’s creator Josh Schwartz. During their