Outer Banks is one of the most watchable teen dramas on Netflix. It has four seasons so far, and the latest season was released in November 2024. As the show is rising in popularity, it has been grabbing the attention of several new viewers. It’s common for new fans to wonder who are the cast and characters of the popular Netflix show. Well, here’s a list talking about the main cast and characters of the series.
1. Chase Stokes as John B. Routledge
John B. Routledge is the primary character of the show. He is determined to find the person responsible for his father’s disappearance. The young man learns that his father was supposed to find gold from the royal merchant, so he convinces his girlfriend and friends to accompany him on this personal journey to chase the gold.
Chase Stokes is an American actor who made a name for himself in the industry by appearing in minor roles in Stranger Things, Tell Me Your Secrets, and more before bagging the huge role in Outer Banks.
2. Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron
Sarah Cameron belongs to a wealthy family and is called a ‘Kook.’ She never misses an opportunity to try new things, as she easily gets bored following a specific routine. That’s why she agrees to join John B. in searching for the gold that became the reason for his father’s disappearance. However, after getting along with the young man, she soon starts developing feelings for him and eventually accepts him as her boyfriend after John B. proposes to her.
Madelyn Cline is an American actress and model who is mainly recognized for her role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, along with the one in Outer Banks.
3. Madison Bailey as Kiara “Kie” Carrera
Like Sarah, Kiara “Kie” Carrera belongs to the wealthier side of the island, but getting bored of her lifestyle as a Kook, she joins the pogues. Before developing romantic feelings for Sarah, John B. believes that Kiara likes him. However, soon, he realizes that the girl doesn’t see him that way, so as the series moves forward, we see Kiara getting romantically involved with JJ.
Madison Bailey is a 25-year-old actress who began her career with Constantine and Swamp Murders in 2015. Later, she appeared in several films and TV Shows like Bottle Girl, American Horror Stories and more.
4. Jonathan Daviss as Pope Heyward
Pope Heyward belongs to a family of Seafood sellers. He has gotten along with the pogues since Episode 1 and developed a crush on Kiara. Pope is someone who can do anything to save his friends, and that’s why he is most seen as the cautious one in every situation. He is the one to warn everyone when they are about to do something wrong without thinking of the consequences.
The American actor Jonathan Daviss has previously entertained the cinephiles by appearing in films like Shattered Memories and Do Revenge.
5. Rudy Pankow as JJ Maybank
Despite having a troubled childhood, JJ Maybank never fails to make anyone’s day with his laugh and adventurous persona. He is the life of the party and is always on the lookout for laughs and good memories. Like the other members of the group, he also doesn’t know the limit when standing up for a friend. On the quest to find the gold, he gets involved in a relationship with Kiara. Even though JJ’s journey gets over in Outer Banks Season 4, we can’t deny that Season 5 will not be the same without him.
Rudy Pankow is mainly recognized for his roles in Accidental Texan, and The Crusades. Besides that the actor has appeared in small roles in several films and TV Shows.
6. Austin North as Topper Thornton
Topper Thornton was never treated with love by his mother, but despite that, he is seen happy at the beginning of the series as Sarah Cameron was his girlfriend. He is considered the King of Kooks and is proud of his wealthy lifestyle. Topper is also a national-level surfer who deeply hates the Pogues and has acted violently with them on several occasions.
Austin Michael North is an American actor known for his work in I Didn’t Do It, the Disney Channel sitcom, One Fast Move, and more.
7. Charles Esten as Ward Cameron
Ward Cameron is Sarah’s wealthy father, who emerges as an antagonist in the television show’s first two seasons. Initially, Ward appears to be a good father, but with the story moving forward, we see his true colors. He is a manipulative and cunning businessman who killed John B’s father and has been secretly chasing the Royal Merchant’s gold.
Charles Esten is a 59-year-old actor, musician, and comedian who has been in the industry since 1988. He began his television career with Sale of the Country, the NBC game show.
8. Drew Starkey as Rafe Cameron
Rafe Cameron is Ward’s eldest son and the elder brother of Sarah and Wheezie. However, he never treats Sarah as a younger sister and ridicules her whenever he gets a chance to. The first three seasons of Outer Banks see him joining forces with Ward and accompanying him in all the villainous acts. Nothing about his biological mother is known, but all we know is that he doesn’t share a good relationship with his stepmother.
Drew Starkey, aka Joseph Andrew Starkey, is mainly seen in supporting roles in teen drama films, including The Hate You Give and Love, Simon. Besides that, he is also known for his roles in Hellraiser, Queer, Doom Patrol, and more.
9. Carlacia Grant as Cleo
Cleo entered the picture in Outer Banks Season 2 when John B. and Sarah find themselves on the ship to Nassau. Initially, she and her crew planned to capture the couple and help police reach them so that they could get their hands on the bounty set on John B. However, later, she befriends them and joins the gang.
Carlacia Grant’s television career began in 2016 with Roots, in which she appeared in 1 episode. After that, she grabbed roles in TV Shows, including The Resident, Game of Silence and more.
10. Fiona Palomo as Sofia
We get introduced to Sofia in Outer Banks Season 3. Sofia was Rafe Cameron’s girlfriend in Season 3, but in the fourth season, we see them breaking up with each other. She didn’t belong to a well-to-do family, so she couldn’t continue studying after high school because of financial crisis. She is a bartender and when she was with Rafe, the boy used to be down to earth. That’s how good influence she was on Rafe.
Fiona Palomo was first seen in Gossip Girl: Acapulco, which was released in 2013. She also appeared in the Mexican comedy film ¡Qué despadre! in 2022 and bagged the award for the new actress category. Since then, the actress has appeared in several significant roles in El Roomie, Journey to Bethlehem, and more.
