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Adam Brody's Best Roles: From 'The O.C.' to 'Nobody Wants This'

Adam Brody is known for having tons of heart, and an amazing, playful charm, bringing incredible, memorable characters to life! He's starred in a whole set of fun films that many have watched over the decades, and, to add a lot of enjoyment to the whole picture. He also appeared in a series known as The O.C. giving the world a true taste of what makes this star special!

The Best of Adam Brody's Acting:

While some might just know him from The O.C., you can't ignore a true Hollywood heartthrob, he has a remarkable range as a star!

But it looks like there's been some real, groundbreaking work from the star over the past couple of decades. He's had those memorable roles and there are a few standout roles you can't skip!

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Grind:

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If you have not watched Grind. Here's the story! This film takes us back to 2003, showcasing skateboarding from a perspective that gives audiences so much. If you're a skater this will get you stoked, but if not, the cast might just give you all the entertainment that you could want!

If you love those feel-good sports films, this might just hit all the right notes. It's got friendship, ambition and lots of heart, as Adam Brody and other cool skaters embark on a trip that could give anyone a great laugh and the ability to relive all the epic, great early 2000s movie vibes. Even if the movie had bad reviews and didn't get super popular back in the early 2000s, it's been re-evaluated and is a hit now! What’s super great is the story. Fans of classic, road trip movies, you’ll love this one! Brody’s character is the most chill! What he gets into is super fun. It even foreshadowed some of the aspects you might have enjoyed in The O.C., where he had an incredible run for several seasons.

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In The Land of Women:

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This movie, released back in 2007. What we have here is a cast that is all stars: Meg Ryan and Kristen Stewart. There are some fantastic characters, but while this dramedy was pretty nice! It wasn't exactly the most complex. Brody was back and this movie explores love and relationships but is certainly more serious, taking the character in a whole new direction. There was something interesting about this role in that it shows us Brody with such depth that everyone might really like.

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Fleishman Is In Trouble:

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You will enjoy this one. It's the best kind of drama. Hulu brought an incredible miniseries in 2022 that went for a run until 2023. You have "Fleishman is in Trouble," The premise is a wild, funny and heartbreaking ride about a guy who gets his life totally disrupted after he gets divorced and is looking for something new! There's even a bit of a twist, because as he's really starting to enjoy his single life, the most surprising moment takes place.

  • He's given back the children by his ex! And he doesn't even know what is going on!

But that's not the entire story.

  • Brody's character is a good friend of the protagonist, Toby Fleishman, who's trying to find out what's wrong with his marriage. And his friends do help make things better but what this show does best is explore life as adults and what makes those connections so meaningful!
  • "Fleishman is In Trouble," shows just how relatable Brody's performance is and that's what makes him so memorable, showing those complex characters!
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The Kid Detective:

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This was truly an incredible moment for the star. The film is full of mystery and loads of funny scenes. There's a detective (who is not very sharp!) as Brody takes the role as an adult detective but it is not as glamorous as he wanted to be when he was a teen. It was a pretty amazing choice, which came out in 2020. There are great, moving performances! It's the kind of story that really touches everyone. Brody’s performance allows the film to dive into complex themes, the heartbreaks of having a rough life, the kind of life that's all about looking back and wishing you could change something!

American Fiction:

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There's a real thought-provoking story in "American Fiction." A unique tale that is set in a world where a Black author gets his latest novel overlooked by publishers. And they seem to think it’s not really "Black enough." This will make fans laugh at the hypocrisy of those involved but that is not the whole story! Brody appears in this story as Wiley. He is also a real, flawed figure!

It is one that gets to dive deep into the issues that many struggle with.

Ready Or Not:

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If you have not watched this black comedy, you'll need to watch it! This was one for the ages!

The movie came out in 2019. Brody brings his special talents, making him an ideal part of a scary movie.

  • "Ready Or Not" was an incredibly exciting blend of genres.
  • Brody's character was Daniel, he does his best to break from a family who gets caught up in a dark, ancient ritual.

In this crazy story, Brody plays a very real character! The most interesting part is the journey.

Gilmore Girls

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This series will keep everyone happy and maybe even cause some nostalgia for fans! For those of you that haven't gotten a chance to see it, this one came out in 2000. A very popular show, with some unforgettable characters! This special moment brought Brody into this "Gilmore Girls" Universe.

While Brody has his moments, his big run was only for "Gilmore Girls", for about three seasons. His big break came when he was cast in The O.C, bringing in an iconic moment for fans to celebrate,

Jennifer’s Body:

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The movie "Jennifer’s Body, " was not only popular. A really cool horror movie released back in 2009 and Brody stars in it, making the character of Nikolai. This is someone, who may not be an average, loveable, "Adam Brody." It really showcases how he plays characters with a different shade and turns himself into a real villain with an evil purpose!

The O.C.

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This television show is still adored. You could see why Brody got such recognition. The "O.C," brought so many fun moments, a nostalgic, memorable time period as well. What really put "The O.C" into the heart of everyone is the show's relationships. Brody is one of the heartthrobs who starred in it.

  • The romantic connection between Seth Cohen (played by Adam Brody) and Summer Roberts. Rachel Bilson plays Summer Roberts.
  • Brody and Bilson became a fantastic, loved onscreen pairing!

While they're both very cool in their own way.

Nobody Wants This

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This is another fantastic example of Brody's remarkable range and a sign of how popular he truly is! You won't believe this latest hit. Brody had an incredible chemistry and brought a comedic energy into this new romantic series, "Nobody Wants This!"

You may have seen some of his work, but what is truly exceptional is how well these performances have connected!

Fans are eager for what will come up in the series and this one, that came out in 2024 is certainly making a major impact!

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