Three months later, the cultural phenomenon known as “The O.C.”

was born, and Brody would spend the next four years portraying Seth Cohen (viaScreenRant).

The Dave Rygalski of The O.C.

Adam Brody posing, red carpet

When “The O.C.

After all, both were lovable dorks with a penchant for indie rock.

However, Brody would later say that he found these comparisons to be unfair.

Adam Brody jokes around with wife Leighton Meester

I don’t know if Seth was ever heroic.”

Brody also called working on the show “a joy,” explaining, “It was phenomenally well-written.