Outer Banksstar Madelyn Cline has shared the emotional truth of what it’s like to work on the Netflix show’s fifth and final season. The treasure-hunting YA adventure saga has been a breakout hit for Netflix, catapulting its young stars to new levels of fame.
One such star isMadelyn Cline, who plays Kook princess-turned-Pogue Sarah Cameron, a tenacious, loyal, and brave young woman who’s willing to go to the ends of the Earth for those she loves. Sarah is left in a precarious position by theend ofOuter Banksseason 4, as she’s pregnant with John B’s (Chase Stokes) baby and grieving the death of fellow Pogue JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow).
During an interview withScreenRantfor her upcoming romantic dramaThe Map That Leads to You, which she stars in alongsideRiverdale’s KJ Apa, Cline revealed how much of an impactOuter Bankshas had on her life and what it’s like to head to set every day, knowing they’re filming the final season.
ScreenRant: Madelyn, for you, you’re in the middle of Outer Banks season 5 production, still shooting. I keep reading that you’re crying every day, so I don’t even want to ask if it’s bittersweet. I feel like I know already.
Madelyn Cline:Wait, where did you see that? Because it’s not untrue.
ScreenRant:You said it on TikTok.
Madelyn Cline:Oh, yes. I am crying every day. I did say it on TikTok, didn’t I? Yes. It’s really emotional. It’s really emotional. I try not to think too hard about it because I’m so grateful every single day, even if it’s a hard day, sometimes I find myself being so like, ‘Grrr,’ or ‘Oh, I’m so tired, or I’m hungry,’ or whatever. But then I think about the big picture, and it’s kind of, in a way, the end of an era, and it is truly one of the biggest things ever, just in my life. It’s one of the most significant things so far in my life, and it has truly shaped me, and I’m really, really grateful for it. Yes, [The Map That Leads To You co-star KJ Apa] knows, he’s been through it. We also have had talks about it, the experience, and what it’s like to be on a show that has truly kind of formed the person that you are. So yeah, I do. I cry a lot, and happy tears.
Cline also revealed how far along they were inproduction forOuter Banksseason 5, explaining her current hectic filming schedule.
ScreenRant:Can I ask real quick where you are in production?
Madelyn Cline:We’re about two and a half months in. Yes, yes. And we’ve been shooting, well, this past week has been all night shoots, so I am currently nocturnal. I don’t know. I’m alive right now, but am I awake? No.
What Cline’s Comments Reveal About Outer Banks Season 5
While Cline’s comments don’t necessarily reveal any story details, they do tease the feel ofOuter Banksseason 5. This last treasure-hunting outing will undoubtedly be heartrending, as the actors themselves will have to say goodbye to these characters for the last time, alongside the audience. Hopefully, the upcoming season will be a fitting tribute to both JJ Maybank’s character and the show’s legacy.
Outer Bankshas been nothing if not a wild ride, a show with an unbelievable premise that managed to ensnare its audience with a fantastic portrayal of a found family and high-stakes treasure hunting. It’s no wonder this last outing is affecting Cline so much.Outer Banksmust have been a life-changing experience for her.
Our Take On Outer Banks Season 5
ThoughOuter Banksseason 5’s story is being kept tightly under wraps, we do know our favorite amateur treasure hunters will be headed to Portugal with the hope of securing Blackbeard’s Blue Crown from JJ’s murderer and biological father, Groff (J. Anthony Crane). They’re not just after the treasure, though; they’ll also be after revenge for their fallen friend.
JJ Maybank’s death was a shock to everyone, though perhaps even more so for the pregnant Sarah.JJ saved Sarah’s lifeafter all, jumping into the ocean for her during a storm. Surviving that, only for JJ to be killed in the very next episode?Outer Banksseason 5 must not only be bittersweet for Madelyn Cline, but for her character, Sarah, as well.
