Outer Banks Co-Creator Accused of Grabbing, Screaming at PA in On-Set Clash
Outer Banks co-creator Jonas Pate is accused of grabbing and screaming at a production assistant on set, with production sources saying the behavior wasn’t unusual and that it’s long overdue to come to light.
Outer Banks is back in the headlines, and not for a treasure map. Multiple outlets say a co-creator allegedly grabbed and yelled at a production assistant during filming. The story is messy, and the name situation makes it messier.
Here is what is being reported: TMZ says a co-creator identified as "Jason Pate" allegedly grabbed a female PA on set, shook her, and screamed at her for reasons that weren't disclosed. Sources told the outlet tensions were running high during the shoot. According to those same reports, stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline stepped in and pulled the two apart when things escalated. People followed with more detail, also using the name "Jason," and described the moment as a line-crossing outburst rather than an attempt to injure.
"He didn't hurt her or try to hurt her. He just crossed a line. Putting your hands on someone is never, ever okay."
Two important notes here. First, sources say flare-ups like this aren't rare on this set and that it's overdue that it came out. Second, there's a name discrepancy in the reporting: Outer Banks was created by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke. The articles cite "Jason Pate." Make of that what you will, but the inconsistency is worth flagging.
- Allegation: a co-creator identified as "Jason Pate" allegedly grabbed, shook, and yelled at a female PA during filming
- On-set response: lead actors Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline separated them
- Pattern claim: sources say outbursts like this aren't unusual on the production
- Status: neither Netflix nor "Jason Pate" has issued an official statement
- Production: the fifth and final season is currently shooting in Croatia
- Creators: the series is created by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke
- Premise refresher: the teen adventure follows Pogues vs. Kooks in a North Carolina beach town, with a group of friends chasing legendary treasure connected to leader John B.'s missing father, putting them in the crosshairs of both law enforcement and wealthy rivals
- Return window: Netflix says the show is due back sometime in 2026
That's the latest for now. If Netflix or anyone named Pate says something on the record, I'll update. Until then, this is a serious allegation hanging over the final season's shoot.