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Outer Banks Co-Creator Faces Misconduct Allegations on Set

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jonas Pate, Outer Banks co-creator, faces misconduct allegations after allegedly grabbing and yelling at a female production assistant in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline intervened to defuse the situation, and insiders say the behavior is not unusual for Pate.
The incident has raised concerns about the on-set environment, as filming for the fifth season began in June 2025 with a 2026 premiere and Netflix has not commented.

History

Historical Context

The #MeToo movement gained momentum after The New York Times exposed Harvey Weinstein's decades of sexual misconduct on October 5, 2017, leading to over 80 women coming forward with allegations. This sparked a broader reckoning in Hollywood, prompting significant changes in workplace policies. The recent incident involving Jonas Pate in Dubrovnik underscores the ongoing challenges of ensuring safe environments in the film industry.

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Story summary

Jonas Pate, Outer Banks co-creator, faces misconduct allegations after allegedly grabbing and yelling at a female production assistant in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline intervened to defuse the situation, and insiders say the behavior is not unusual for Pate.
The incident has raised concerns about the on-set environment, as filming for the fifth season began in June 2025 with a 2026 premiere and Netflix has not commented.

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