The OC cast now – co-star split, substance abuse and mega Netflix comeback
The OC quickly became a must-see show in the early noughties when it first hit our screens. As main star Adam Brody turns 45, we’re taking a look at what the original cast did next10:00, 15 Dec 2024The OC only ran for four years but was a cultural phenomenonThe US teen drama The OC, which aired from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, became a classic watch in the early noughties. It depicted the lives of teenagers growing up in Orange County, California.The show focused on troubled teen Ryan Atwood, who was adopted by the wealthy but kind Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Despite only running for four seasons, the show quickly became one of the top dramas, significantly influencing pop culture during its peak.Recently, we’ve seen a number of noughties megastars make a comeback, including Seth Cohen star Adam Brody, who appeared in Netflix smash Nobody Wants This. Although, that wasn’t without controversy, after backlash to negative Jewish portrayals.READ MORE: Brittany Murphy’s death 15 years on as heartbroken dad still demands answersREAD MORE: Huge Hollywood star spotted drinking at local pub as they ‘forget to pay’So as the fan-favourite former teen heartthrob celebrates his 45th birthday, Daily Star takes a look at what he and his co-stars are up to now.Adam BrodyAdam played the awakrdly loveable Seth Cohen(Image: More