Rudy Pankow appears to be making a highly anticipated comeback for the fifth and final season of the hit series Outer Banks! Fans of the show are buzzing with excitement at the prospect of seeing him return.

This past week, the 27-year-old actor was reportedly spotted on set in Charleston, South Carolina by enthusiastic fans eager to catch a glimpse of the filming process.

A local fan captured some intriguing footage from the filming location, where they noted that Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, and Rudy were all present, stirring up speculation about the new season’s plot twists.

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While Madelyn was somewhat visible in the footage, the TikTok user mentioned in the comments that they couldn’t record Rudy due to boats obstructing their view from the balcony, adding an element of mystery to his involvement in the scenes.

The buzz intensified with circulating videos showing Chase getting arrested during the filming of a dramatic scene, leaving fans speculating about the storyline’s direction.

The sighting of Rudy on the set of Outer Banks raises numerous questions, especially considering his character, JJ, was killed off in season four, leading many to believe he had exited the series for good.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, he expressed his gratitude, stating, “Being grateful doesn’t begin to explain it; honestly, words in general to describe five years filled with memories, hard work, and passion shared with this remarkable cast, crew, writers, producers, and artists are simply not enough. So for now, I extend a massive THANK YOU to all of them and to YOU for this treasure hunt of a lifetime. Lastly, to my dear friend JJ Maybank, thank you; I will love you forever.” This heartfelt message has resonated with fans.

If you happened to miss it, check out what the show’s creators had to say regarding the decision to kill off JJ, as it has sparked much discussion among the fanbase.