‘The O.C.’ Was a Breeding Ground for Very Famous People

Long gone are the days when a scripted network show—on Fox, of all channels—was the hottest place for a burgeoning actor or established celebrity to be seen. But from 2003 to 2007, The O.C. was practically a magnet for buzzy musical acts, socialites, and even the creator of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies.

It was also an incubator for rising performers, like Olivia Wilde and Chris Pratt, who would eventually make their way to the silver screen, starring in (and directing) some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Ironically, many of these guests would ultimately become more successful than the show’s own beloved cast, which had seemed primed for A-list stardom. (Sorry, Ben McKenzie.)

In honor of The O.C.’s 20th anniversary this month, we’re revisiting the most noteworthy and surprising guest stars who stumbled through the prestigious zip code—starting with Star Lord himself.

Read more at The Daily Beast.