Mischa Barton Finally Reveals Why She Left Beloved ‘The O.C.’ Character Marissa Cooper Behind

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Mischa Barton is finally sharing the reason why she left “The O.C.”. Talking to E! News, the actress, who starred as Marissa Cooper on the hit teen drama, explained why she exited the series during its peak popularity in 2006. “The O.C.” viewers were shocked when Marissa was killed by a drunken Kevin Volchok (Cam Gigandet) after sending Ryan (Ben McKenzie) and Marissa’s car off the road.

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It started pretty early on because it had a lot to do with them adding Rachel [Bilson] in last minute as, after the first season, a series regular and evening