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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The O.C.<\/strong><\/a><\/em> almost looked very different!<\/p>\n A few years ago, former The O.C.<\/em> co-stars Rachel Bilson<\/strong><\/a> and Melinda Clarke<\/strong><\/a>, who played Summer Roberts and Julie Cooper respectively, launched their brand new podcast, Welcome to The O.C., Bitches<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n On the podcast\u2019s first episode, the ladies were joined by the show\u2019s creator Josh Schwartz<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n During their conversation, Josh<\/strong> talked about the show\u2019s casting process, revealing that Ben McKenzie<\/strong><\/a> and Mischa Barton<\/strong><\/a> weren\u2019t the top choices to play Ryan Atwood and Marissa Cooper, before sharing which other actors were also up for those parts.<\/p>\n Click through the slideshow to find out who was almost cast as Ryan and Marissa on The O.C.!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n