Chase Stokes is embracing new opportunities beyond Outer Banks, saying the hit Netflix drama has pushed him to find new ways to grow as an actor.
Chase Stokes has opened up about the challenges of spending years on Outer Banks and how he has learned to approach the hit Netflix series differently.
The actor, who rose to international fame playing John B, has been part of the teen drama since its debut in 2020. The show’s demanding production schedule has taken him to locations including Morocco, Spain, Barbados and Croatia.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stokes admitted that he has had to develop “new ways” to appreciate the series rather than become frustrated by the amount of time it requires.
The 33-year-old actor explained that he now sees the show as an opportunity to demonstrate his range and challenge perceptions about his abilities.
Stokes also made it clear that he does not want to be permanently associated with one type of character. While John B helped establish his career, he wants audiences and filmmakers to recognize that he can take on darker and more complicated roles.
The actor pointed to performers from other popular young-adult television shows who have successfully transitioned into different projects and more mature characters.
For Stokes, the next stage of his career is about proving that there is more to him than his Outer Banks persona.
With the fifth and final season of Outer Banks now streaming on Netflix, Stokes appears ready to use the end of the series as a new beginning and explore a wider range of roles.