Adam Brody's Disinterest in 'The O.C.' Led to Character's Weed Addiction

New book reveals behind-the-scenes tensions and dissatisfaction among cast in later seasons of the hit show.

Adam Brody, who played Seth Cohen in the TV show 'The O.C.', openly expressed his disinterest and dissatisfaction with the show after its first season, according to a new book 'Welcome to the O.C.: The Oral History'.
Brody's lack of enthusiasm was so evident that the show's creators wrote in a storyline where his character becomes addicted to marijuana to explain his lethargic performance.
The actor admits to being 'creatively less interested' in the later seasons and blames himself for a lack of professionalism and disrespect to the work.
Series creator Josh Schwartz confirmed that by season three, the cast and crew were burned out due to the fast production schedule and the show's declining quality.
Rachel Bilson, who played Summer Roberts and was dating Brody at the time, said his behavior put her in an uncomfortable position.