“Outer Banks” co-creator and director Jonas Pate allegedly grabbed and yelled at a female production assistant while shooting Season 5 of his Netflix hit, according to media reports.
Multiple sources reported that tensions were high on set, leading Pate grab to the PA by the arms, shake her and scream at her in front of the cast and crew. Reportedly stars Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes jumped in to de-escalate the situation.
TMZ reported that tensions were high on set as production for the fifth and final season of the Netflix hit continued in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The show has been shooting the final season since late June.
“Outer Banks” follows a group of teens from both sides of the tracks living in North Carolina as they get roped into a treasure hunt and search for one of the group’s missing father. Alongside Stokes and Cline, the series stars Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Austin North, Fiona Palomo, J. Anthony Crane and Cullen Moss.
The show became an overnight hit when it premiered on Netflix during the COVID pandemic in 2020. The final season of the show is set to premiere at an unannounced time in 2026.
Pate created “Outer Banks” with his twin brother Josh Pate and Shannon Burke. The trio also created and co-produced “The Runarounds” – a musical drama that premiered on Prime Video earlier in 2025. Pate’s other credits include “Friday Night Lights,” “Aquarius,” “Iron Fist” and “New Amsterdam.”
Netflix did not respond to TheWrap’s request for comment. Also, reps for Cline and Stokes did not respond to our request for comment.
Sources told TMZ that the behavior was not unusual for the director.
TMZ first reported the news.
