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


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On the podcast’s first episode, the ladies were joined by the show’s creator Josh Schwartz. During their conversation, Josh talked about the show’s casting process, revealing that Ben McKenzie and Mischa Barton weren’t the top choices to play Ryan Atwood and Marissa Cooper, before sharing which other actors were also up for those parts. Click through the slideshow to find out who was almost cast as Ryan and Marissa on The O.C.

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

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