Outer Banks – Image: Netflix
Outer Banks season 2 has wrapped filming and is about to hit Netflix this summer time. On the lookout for the newest information together with after we can anticipate season 2 to launch, who’s returning and who’s new within the forged and what we are able to anticipate, you’ve come to the suitable place. Right here’s what we all know to this point about season 2 of Outer Banks.
The motion crime drama that includes Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, and Madison Bailey first touched down on Netflix in mid-April 2020.
Ten episodes in whole had been launched and now, all focus is on season 2. So let’s dive into what we all know to this point.
Has Outer Banks been renewed for season 2 at Netflix?
Official renewal standing: Formally renewed (final up to date: 07/24/2020)
4 months after its initial April 2020 release date, Netflix lastly introduced that Outer Banks can be returning.
Outer Banks has been renewed for Season 2! pic.twitter.com/01Irbq79Xi
— Netflix (@netflix) July 24, 2020
They later added a brand new picture with among the forged members with 2 fingers held up.
Then a video was launched shortly afterward with the forged all expressing their pleasure for a second season.
The celebs from #OuterBanks have some information for you: Season✌️ is coming! pic.twitter.com/sw3ndCWUkz
— Netflix Queue (@netflixqueue) July 24, 2020
It didn’t come an excessive amount of as a shock given we heard from a number of sources it was within the works main as much as the renewal announcement. For instance, Jonas Pate has teased that the present is a “four-season novel”. Jonas Pate revealed to EW that the writing workforce was writing season 2 and was accredited by Netflix.
A Reddit AMA with a crew member of the present (who was verified by a moderator) additionally confirmed optimism for the probabilities of a second season too. He stated it was “95%” doubtless that season 2 would occur. Three days later, the crew member said that the sequence had been renewed as of Could 4th, 2020.
The place is manufacturing on Outer Banks season 2 and when will it launch?
Present manufacturing standing: Filming concluded – Put up-production full – Scheduled for launch in Sumer 2021 (final up to date: 04/07/2021)
In August 2020, we learned that the production is actively ramping up eyeing a return to filming on August 31st, 2020. As soon as once more, the sequence shall be filmed in Charleston, South Carolina although many productions within the US stay stalled. (h/t Netflix Life for this find).
First day of a protracted shoot. Grateful to have this wonderful forged and crew to do it with
— Jonathan Daviss (@JDaviss28) August 31, 2020
As you’ll be able to little doubt anticipate, the manufacturing of the sequence shall be executed under strict restrictions as outlined by this official recommendation.
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On September 10th, 2020 Netflix’s French account Tweeted out the information that filming on set had begun alongside just a few onset photos of the returning forged.
Manufacturing continued all through the latter elements of 2020 with filming reportedly set to conclude in December 2020 in keeping with ProductionWeekly. Though various Tweets recommend filming didn’t end till the tip of January 2021 a minimum of in Charleston.
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Chase Stokes Instagram story suggesting filming has come to an finish.
A variety of forged members teased the second season all through its manufacturing together with Madison Bailey saying: “So excited to provide y’all season 2 it’s not even humorous” with Jonathan Daviss adding “BIG FACTTTTSSS I promise y’all ain’t prepared”.
On April seventh, 2021 we acquired official confirmation that filming had concluded main us to proceed to anticipate a late 2021 launch date for Outer Banks season 2 on Netflix.
Filming wraps on Outer Banks season 2 – Image: Netflix
Then on Could 14th, 2021 – Netflix delivered some first look photos for the brand new season whereas giving it a broad “summer time” 2021 launch. Which means we ought to see Outer Banks season 2 launch in both July or August 2021.
Outer Banks Season 2 is coming this summer time!
Within the meantime, get your first have a look at pogue life in OBX2 pic.twitter.com/S3F6h2KKx1
— Netflix (@netflix) May 14, 2021
Casting information for Outer Banks season 2
In mid-April 2021, it was confirmed that Carlacia Grant shall be becoming a member of season 2. Grant will play Cleo who’s described as the next:
“Assured and fearless, Cleo is a Nassau lady, a formidable clever dodger, whose world collides with the Pogues.”
A few of the different new actors to function (albeit principally in minor roles) embrace:
- Jontavious Johnson as Stubb
- Nick Lawrence as Deputy Collins
- Shane Miclette as Matthew
- Elizabeth Mitchel in an undisclosed function.=
How nicely did Outer Banks carry out on Netflix?
No official viewing figures for the sequence have been launched however we are able to observe how nicely the sequence has executed due to the Netflix prime 10 options.
In keeping with FlixPatrol, the sequence accrued 5321 factors on its scale and is the 19th hottest title to this point in 2020.
Outer Banks – Image: Netflix
Outer Banks carried out nicely in the USA the place it featured within the prime 10 for 50 days in whole. It resided within the prime spot between April 24th and April 28th earlier than By no means Have I Ever swiped the highest spot (recently renewed for season 2).
It’s additionally carried out nicely critically too with 14,000+ viewers taking to IMDb to provide it a 7.6/10 rating.
What to anticipate from season 2 of Outer Banks
Earlier than we get into what we are able to anticipate from season 2, let’s shortly recap the occasions of season one.
All through the sequence, we comply with a gaggle of youngsters who’re utilizing a treasure map that seemingly unveils the place $400 million of gold is hidden that sunk with a service provider ship. Skip ahead, the relationships are all strained, and ultimately, Ward finally ends up stealing the treasure.
The tip of season one sees John B framed for the homicide of Ward’s father.
Josh Pates has teased that we are going to be heading (because the ending indicated) that we’re heading to the Bahamas for the primary few episodes of season 2 saying:
“There can be a pair episodes that happen, a minimum of partially, within the Bahamas, it unfolds into an even bigger thriller. We preserve our previous villains and we add some new ones. Nevertheless it at all times comes again to the Outer Banks.”
Additionally, Josh has teased a brand new villain for season 2, that Ward might not essentially get justice early on in season 2 and, most significantly, new mysteries awaiting.
Talking to Netflix Life, Chase Stokes teased the next for season 2:
“What I can say is all people has labored so extremely onerous this season. Performances are a lot extra nuanced, the story is heightened. I feel it’s a narrative that individuals are actually actually going to resonate with. I’m simply so happy with the forged and crew this season. Being on prime of their recreation and doing their very best within the setting that we’re presently in.
I can say it’s going to be one other wild journey. You already know Outer Banks doesn’t disappoint in that house. I feel individuals are actually actually going to be excited to see the second season.”
A few of the finest theories we’ve seen in that subreddit embrace Sarah contacting Wheezie and can keep on the Bahamas for some time (first half of the season). Some have even instructed the aircraft received’t even make it to the Bahamas.
Different nice predictions embrace:
- John B discovering his mom
- They lastly discover out the place the gold is
- J.J. will find yourself residing with Kiera
Maybe one of the vital attention-grabbing theories is that the narrator will change going into season 2.
One of many greatest considerations of followers is that the sequence retains up the wonderful writing and lots of point out Riverdale as a present to not comply with in the identical footsteps as.
As for brand new forged members, just a few have been listed on IMDb so far.
Elizabeth Mitchell is presently listed as having a job in season 2 who is thought for The Santa Clause 2, Misplaced and Frequency.
Whereas we’re all ready for the following season to return, Netflix has uploaded a bunch of bloopers which can be nicely price watching.
Simply to wrap issues up, we simply wished to the touch on the information that in late December 2020, a North Carolina instructor and creator filed a lawsuit against Netflix for the sequence for copyright infringement. No updates have been revealed since.
And at last, Outer Banks received finest popcorn kiss on the MTV Awards.
Outer Banks’ @madelyncline and @hichasestokes take residence the golden popcorn for Finest Kiss! 😘 #MTVAwards pic.twitter.com/mil1ejXmaP
— Film & TV Awards (@MTVAwards) May 17, 2021
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