Chase Stokes Explained

Chase Stokes
Birth Name:James Alexander Chase Stokes
Birth Date:16 September 1992
Birth Place:Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2015–present
Partner:Kelsea Ballerini (2023–present)

James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992)[1] is an American actor. He is known for starring in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020−present).[2] [3]

Early life

Stokes was born in Annapolis, Maryland, the only child of Jeff Stokes and Jennifer Canning. Chase's parents divorced when he was 4 years old.[4] He then moved with his mother to Canton, a suburb of Atlanta[5] and later to Orlando, Florida as a teenager where he attended Timber Creek High School.[6] He received his bachelor's degree at Valencia College and then went to University of Central Florida and Seminole State College.[7] Growing up, he aspired to become a professional ice hockey player.[8]

Career

Chase Stokes had small roles in television at the beginning of his acting career, including Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and Tell Me Your Secrets.[9] He originally turned down an offer to audition for Outer Banks in February 2019, before reading for the role of Topper and later John B.[10] The first season of the show was released on April 15, 2020, a second season was announced July 2020,[11] and released in July 2021. The third and fourth seasons were released in February 2023 and November 2024 respectively, with a fifth and final season being announced for 2025.[12]

In the same month, it was announced that Stokes would play TJ in One Of Us Is Lying. However, after filming the pilot in 2019, it was announced that he would not return due to a scheduling conflict with the second season of Outer Banks and he was replaced.[13] In September 2020, he and Madelyn Cline starred in the music video for Kygo and Donna Summer's single "Hot Stuff". In October 2021, Stokes was cast in Uglies, a dystopian fantasy film based on the novel by Scott Westerfeld.[14] The film will be released by Netflix and it wrapped production in December 2021.[15] In June 2022, it was announced that Stokes was cast in the film Music Got Me Here, based on the life of music therapist Tom Sweitzer.[16]

In August 2022, it was announced that Stokes would star in the military thriller film Valiant One.[17] The film wrapped production in late October 2022.[18] In January 2023, it was announced that he had been cast in Marked Men, a young-adult romance film based on the book Rule by Jay Crownover. He will play the lead male role of Rule Archer.[19] The film wrapped production in late 2022.[20] The film is set to be released in theaters on January 22, 2025.[21]

Personal life

In June 2020, Stokes announced that he was in a relationship with his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline.[22] The couple split in October 2021.[23] He and country singer Kelsea Ballerini have been dating since January 2023.[24]

Stokes says the quality he looks for most in a person is someone who can make him laugh. He says he suffers from Imposter Syndrome.[25]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Between WavesYoung Dale
2021Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad PoetsMartin
2024UgliesPeris
2025Marked Men: Rule + ShawRule ArcherPost-production
2025Valiant OnePost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Base (TV series)BaseEthan TerriEpisode #1.1
2016Stranger ThingsReedEpisode: ""[26]
2017Daytime DivasGraham3 episodes
2018The Beach HouseRussell BennettTV film
The FirstFinnEpisode: "Cycles"
2020−presentOuter BanksJohn B RoutledgeMain role
2021Tell Me Your SecretsAdam4 episodes

Music video

YearTitleArtistRole
2020"Hot Stuff"Kygo featuring Donna SummerHimself
2024"First Rodeo"Kelsea BalleriniHimself[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How Old is the Cast of "Outer Banks" – Outer Banks Actors Ages. April 21, 2020. Tamara. Fuentes. Seventeen. May 25, 2020. January 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230118052847/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a32212935/cast-of-outer-banks-ages/. live.
  2. Web site: Walsh. Savannah. May 7, 2020. All About Chase Stokes, The Breakout Star Of Netflix's Outer Banks. Elle. September 22, 2020. January 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230103215258/https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a32390777/who-is-chase-stokes-outer-banks-netflix/. live.
  3. Web site: Outer Banks Netflix Official Site. Netflix. 2020-09-22. 2023-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20230314215449/https://www.netflix.com/title/80236318. live.
  4. Web site: Everything we know about Chase Stokes' parents . 19 August 2021 . 29 August 2021 . 1 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230301015043/https://www.stylesrant.com/chase-stokes-parents/ . live .
  5. April 24, 2020 . ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes "John B" on Cast Relationships, Quarantine Life & the Future in Film . thenameisjadetv . . August 29, 2021 . August 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210829054957/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVKUzlna3o8&t=297s . live .
  6. Web site: Chase Stokes . . 2021-08-25 . 2023-03-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230301015038/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-stokes-b1735873/ . live .
  7. Web site: Christiansen . Kathleen . Netflix star Chase Stokes says 'Outer Banks' reminds him of Orlando . Orlando Sentinel . Orlando Sentinel . 12 September 2021 . 6 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230306002942/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/os-et-netflix-outer-banks-chase-stokes-20200430-ztcuck27vrgvdj4z3jkowqy7ji-story.html . live .
  8. Web site: If You're Frothing 'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes We've Spent Way Too Long Digging Deep To Bring You Everything You Need To Know . MTV Australia . April 29, 2020 . November 20, 2020 . March 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230301015055/https://www.mtv.com.au/news/vl08j1/if-you-re-frothing-outer-banks-star-chase-stokes-we-ve-spent-way-too-long-digging-deep-to-bring-you-everything-you-need-to-know . dead .
  9. Web site: Fuentes . Tamara . 6 Interesting Facts About "Outer Banks" Star Chase Stokes That Will Make You Want to Rewatch the Show . Seventeen . May 15, 2020 . November 20, 2020 . May 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522084530/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a32497081/chase-stokes-facts/ . live .
  10. Web site: Chase Stokes Initially Passed On 'Outer Banks': "This Is F*cking Goonies" . Brisbane News . April 29, 2020 .
  11. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Outer Banks' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix . Deadline . July 24, 2020 . October 5, 2020 . July 24, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200724155444/https://deadline.com/2020/07/outer-banks-renewed-season-2-netflix-1202994043/ . live .
  12. Web site: Bitran . Tara . November 5, 2024 . Outer Banks Will End with a Fifth and Final Season . live . November 28, 2024 . Tudum by Netflix.
  13. Web site: Chase Stokes Shares Details About 'Outer Banks' Season 2 (Plus His All-New Series) . Yahoo! News . July 24, 2020 . October 5, 2020 . October 10, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201010130656/https://news.yahoo.com/chase-stokes-shares-details-outer-143600364.html . live .
  14. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Netflix’s Joey King Fantasy Pic ‘Uglies’ Adds Keith Powers, Brianne Tju & Chase Stokes. . February 11, 2024 . October 18, 2021.
  15. Web site: Joey King Has An Exciting Update About Adapting The YA Bestseller Uglies For Netflix. CinemaBlend. El-Mahmoud, Sarah. February 15, 2022. February 17, 2022.
  16. Web site: Kroll . Justin . ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes To Star In ‘Music Got Me Here’. . February 11, 2024 . June 9, 2022.
  17. Web site: Grobar . Matt . ‘Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes To Star In Steve Barnett’s Thriller ‘Valiant One’ For Monarch Media. . February 11, 2024 . August 3, 2022.
  18. Web site: Sicard. Sarah . Production wraps on Korean DMZ war movie ‘Valiant One’. Military Times . February 11, 2024 . November 1, 2022.
  19. Web site: Grobar . Matt . ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor Set For YA Romance ‘Marked Men’ From Nick Cassavetes. . February 11, 2024 . January 23, 2023.
  20. Web site: Gao . Max . Chase Stokes on the High Stakes of Outer Banks Season Three. W Magazine . February 11, 2024 . February 28, 2023.
  21. Web site: ‘Marked Men: Rule + Shaw’ Trailer: Chase Stokes & Sydney Taylor Send Sparks Flying (EXCLUSIVE). Access Online. November 27, 2024 . November 26, 2024.
  22. Web site: From 'Outer Banks' Costars to Real-Life Couple: Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline's Cutest Moments. Hearon. Sarah. August 7, 2021. US Magazine. 2021-09-11. 2023-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219165058/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/chase-stokes-madelyn-cline-timeline-from-outer-banks-to-dating/. live.
  23. Web site: Jackson . Dory . Outer Banks Stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline Break Up After 1 Year Together: Sources . People.com . People . 1 November 2021 . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307160952/https://people.com/tv/outer-banks-stars-chase-stokes-and-madelyn-cline-break-up-after-1-year-together-sources/ . live .
  24. Web site: Chase Stokes Says He's 'Absolutely a Fan' of Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: 'Who Isn't?' . 2023-03-05 . Peoplemag . en . 2023-03-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230305062425/https://people.com/tv/chase-stokes-says-he-is-fan-girlfriend-kelsea-ballerini/ . live.
  25. Chase Stokes Reveals the Hollywood Star He Compares Himself To (‘Uglies’ Interview 2024) . 2024-09-18 . FOX 13 Seattle . 2024-11-03 . YouTube.
  26. Web site: ICYMI: 'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes Was In 'Stranger Things'. Bustle. Schremph. Kelly. April 14, 2020. September 22, 2020. February 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230223033806/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/who-plays-john-b-on-outer-banks-chase-stokes-was-in-stranger-things-22796242. live.
  27. Web site: Watch Kelsea Ballerini Embrace Boyfriend Chase Stokes and Ride Off Into the Sunset in 'First Rodeo' Music Video. People Magazine. Vasquez. Ingrid. October 17, 2024. October 17, 2024.

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