The O.C.’s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody’s Renaissance

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

As I delve into the lives of these remarkable individuals who graced our screens as characters on “The OC”, I am struck by the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. Each one of them, from Chris Brown to Shailene Woodley, has navigated the ebbs and flows of life with grace and determination.


Adam Brody renaissance, here we come.

Peter Gallagher, known for portraying Adam’s father Sandy Cohen on The O.C. during the early 2000s, has expressed his support following the positive response to the 44-year-old’s performance in the recently released Netflix series Nobody Wants This.

In a recent chat with People magazine on October 24th, I shared that while I might not go so far as to call myself a proud father figure, I am certainly proud of my buddy every minute, not just as his on-screen dad, but as a lifelong friend. And, by the way, I haven’t had a chance to catch up on the show yet!

Peter mentioned that it doesn’t surprise him at all that Adam is winning hearts anew – this time portraying the charismatic rabbi character Noah Roklov, rather than the socially shy teenager Seth Cohen from Orange County.

“He’s so talented,” the 69-year-old added, “and I’m glad he’s still doing his thing.”

However, it’s not just Peter who continues to root for Adam long after the TV series “One Tree Hill” ended. As Rachel Bilson pointed out, the resurgence of Adam Brody’s popularity has been a constant factor all along.

The actress who portrayed Adam’s on-screen lover, Summer Roberts, expressed to People that it was completely merited. She stated, “He’s exceptional.

So, will the Adam Brody resurgence include an O.C. reboot? Not quite.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Last month, I shared with Vanity Fair my thought process: “Could there still be a spark in what’s popular? Is it worth exploring further?” I also pondered, “Would the audience be interested? Would the group feel motivated enough to reunite again?

Yet, he recognizes the enthusiasm from fans about the prospect of another one. In truth, he perceives many shared traits in his characters from both “The O.C.” and “Nobody Wants This,” as the latter series has been granted a second installment.

He playfully pointed out, “They share a similar physical build as me. They’re both residents of Southern California, and if Seth Cohen had grown older, they would be around the same age.

To catch up with the rest of The O.C. cast, keep reading.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Ben McKenzie, famously known for popularizing white tanks and leather chokers like Ryan Atwood, garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of an L.A. cop on the series Southland. Later, he was selected to play Commissioner Gordon in Fox’s Batman prequel series, Gotham. He is married to Morena Baccarin, known for her role as Deadpool, and they share two children named Arthur and Frances together. Interestingly, Baccarin also has a son named Julius with her former partner, Austin Chick.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

The character Seth Cohen, played by Adam Brody, has been instrumental in setting various trends throughout the years. This includes the rise of Emo/Indie music (such as Death Cab For Cutie) and the popularity of ironic t-shirts. After the conclusion of The O.C, Brody has primarily focused on film roles, including appearances in Promising Young Woman, Shazam!, Scream 4, The Romantics, Jennifer’s Body, and The Oranges. He has also made guest appearances on shows like StartUp. Adam Brody is married to Leighton Meester, who starred in Gossip Girl, and they have two children together.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Initially intended as a supporting character, Summer Roberts captured the hearts of viewers with her appealing personality and humor. Her on-screen romance with Seth, portrayed by former real-life partner Brody (Rachel Bilson’s ex), also proved popular. Following the show, fashion icon Bilson went on to act in various TV series, most notably as Zoe on the CW’s “Hart of Dixie.” She is a proud mother to her daughter Briar Rose Christensen, whom she shares with her ex, Hayden Christensen.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Mischa Barton portrayed Marissa Cooper for three seasons, but her character met a tragic end during the final episode of the third season. Following her time on The O.C., Barton has taken roles in films such as Starcrossed and appeared on television shows like The Hills: New Beginnings.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Sandy Cohen is still considered one of the best TV dads ever: He surfed, he schmeared bagels every morning, he sang and he took a chance on Ryan when no one else would. Peter Gallagher went on to appear on a number of shows, including Covert Affairs, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Grace and Frankie and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. He’s married to Paula Harwood, and they have two adult children: Kathryn Gallagher and James Gallagher.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Following her role as Kirsten Cohen on The O.C., Kelly Rowan continued her acting career by appearing in various television shows, one of which was Perception.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t help but marvel at the diverse roles Melinda Clarke has tackled in my favorite shows. After mesmerizing us as Marissa’s complicated mother Julie Cooper on The O.C., she delved into the sinister Amanda on CW’s Nikita. Her presence was chilling, to say the least! Furthermore, she added depth to Matt and Vicki’s (Kayla Ewell from The O.C.) mother in The Vampire Diaries, and left an indelible mark as the Devil’s girlfriend on Reaper. To top it all off, she co-hosts a podcast with Bilson – a testament to her versatility and passion for storytelling!

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Actress Autumn Reeser is known for portraying Taylor Townsend on the popular series “The O.C”. Over time, she has appeared in other shows such as “Last Resort”, “The Arrangement” and “America 2.0”. She shares two children, Dash and Finn, with her former partner Jesse Warren.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Following her role as Mini Coop (Kaitlin Cooper) on The O.C., Willa Holland moved to another teen drama created by Josh Schwartz, Gossip Girl, where she antagonized Taylor Momsen. Later, she switched networks and appeared as Oliver Queen’s sister on the CW’s successful series Arrow.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

As a devoted fan, I’d like to share some intriguing details about the talented Amanda Righetti. In her acting career, she portrayed Hailey, Kirsten’s younger sibling, in the hit series The Mentalist. She made a brief yet impactful cameo at the end of Captain America: The First Avenger and also starred in shows like Colony. Off-screen, Amanda is proudly a mother to her son, Knox.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Paul Wesley, who portrayed the brooding vamp Stefan Salvatore in “The Vampire Diaries”, has undergone a significant transformation for his role as Donnie, the troubled busboy known for shooting Luke and infamously calling him “Abercrombie and Bitch.” Apart from “The Vampire Diaries”, Wesley has also appeared in other shows such as “Everwood”, “American Dreams” and “Tell Me a Story”.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Actress Samaire Armstrong was known for her role as Anna Stern, the humorous friend with a pixie cut who shared friendship with Seth on the series. Post her departure from the show, she made appearances in various other TV shows such as Dirty Sexy Money, The Mentalist, and Resurrection. She is proudly a mother to son Calin.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

In the second season, it was Olivia Wilde who portrayed Alex Kelly and shared a kiss with Barton. Following her successful run on ‘House’, Wilde rose to prominence with roles in movies like ‘Tron’, ‘In Time’, and ‘Cowboys & Aliens’. She has been in a long-term relationship with Jason Sudeikis, and together they have had two children, named Otis and Daisy.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

In the world of The O.C., Cam Gigandet’s character, Kevin Volchok, is notoriously known due to his actions – he was responsible for Marissa Cooper’s death. His breakout role came as the antagonist James in the first installment of Twilight. Since then, he has been seen in movies like The Roommate, Easy A, and Burlesque. Additionally, he has acted in television series such as Reckless and Ice.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Following her success with the film “Thirteen,” where she both starred and wrote, Nikki Reed went on to portray Sadie Campbell, Ryan’s girlfriend, in season three of “The O.C.” Subsequently, she took on the role of Rosalie in the “Twilight” series. Reed is currently married to Ian Somerhalder, and they share a daughter named Bodhi and an unnamed son.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

In a different role, Jackson Rathbone, who portrayed tormented vampire Jasper Hale in Reed’s Twilight series, appeared as Justin – a schoolmate of Kaitlin’s from boarding school, who accused her of theft. Besides this role, Jackson is known for his work in television shows such as Aim High, Finding Carter, and The Last Ship, and has been featured in movies like The Last Airbender. Jackson is married to Sheila Hafsadi, and they are parents to Presley, Monroe, and Felix.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Taylor Handley starred as Oliver Trask in the TV show “The O.C.” Later on, he made a guest appearance on McKenzie’s series “Southland” and then played Dennis Quaid’s son in CBS’ drama “Vegas”. Currently, you can see him in “Mayor of Kingstown”, and he is married to Audra Handley.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Chris Pratt garnered plenty of chuckles in the role of Summer’s college friend Ché, an eco-advocate. Notably, he has appeared on series such as “Parks and Recreation” and taken leading roles in films like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jurassic World,” and more. Currently, Pratt is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, and together they have two daughters named Lyla and Eloise. Additionally, he has a son named Jack with his former spouse Anna Faris.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but gush over the captivating talent that is Logan Marshall-Green. Known for his mesmerizing portrayal of Trey Atwood, Ryan’s older brother in a show, he later graced our screens with his presence in blockbusters like “Prometheus.” His acting prowess has been showcased across various TV series such as “Shadowplay,” “Damnation,” and “Dark Blue.” And did you know? This multitalented individual is also a gifted photographer, adding yet another layer to his artistic brilliance.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Michael Cassidy’s character Zach Stevens became the antagonist for Seth and Summer fans in season two following the revelation that he was dating Summer. (Notably, he also played water polo!) After his time in the teen drama, he made appearances on various shows such as Smallville, Privileged, Men at Work, and People on Earth.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

In the last season of the series, Chris Brown portrayed Will Tutt, a geeky classmate of Kaitlin’s who was not a musician but has a successful career as a singer. He is also a proud father to his daughter Royalty and son Aeko.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

AnnaLynne McCord’s unnamed character played a crucial yet minor part: She was the girl that Marissa found her date, Kevin Volchok, with at the prom. Later on, this actress became known for portraying Naomi Clark in 90210 and appeared in films such as Excision.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Previously, Johnny Lewis portrayed the character Dennis “Chili” Childless on the popular TV series Sons of Anarchy on FX. Sadly, he passed away in 2012.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Kayla Ewell disliked Marissa due to Johnny, her boyfriend, showing interest in her. Later, Ewell portrayed a troubled teen transformed into a vampire on the popular CW series “The Vampire Diaries.” The actress has also been seen on “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Roswell, New Mexico.” She is married to Tanner Novlan and they have a daughter named Poppy and a son named Jones.

The O.C.'s Peter Gallagher Reacts to TV Son Adam Brody's Renaissance

Shailene Woodley, who eventually received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in “The Descendants,” initially made her mark by portraying Kaitlin Cooper (before the character was recast). Following the conclusion of her ABC Family series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” Shailene Woodley took on the role of Mary Jane Watson in the sequel to “The Amazing Spider-Man,” alongside Andrew Garfield. She also appeared in “Divergent,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” and “Big Little Lies.” At one point, she was engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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