"Outer Banks" Prequel "Kildare" in Development! What We Know So Far
"Outer Banks" Prequel "Kildare" in Development! What We Know So Far
Dive back into Kildare! "Outer Banks" prequel "Kildare" is officially in development. Uncover the origins of the Pogues vs. Kooks feud 20 years before. Get the scoop on plot, characters, and more!
Outer Banks" fans, get ready to set sail back in time! Even though the beloved Netflix series has wrapped up its five-season run, the sun isn't setting on Kildare Island just yet. A highly anticipated prequel series, tentatively titled "Kildare," is now officially in formal development at Netflix, promising to explore the roots of the island's infamous divide.
The show's creators, Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, have been hinting at a prequel for some time, and now it's gaining serious momentum. This new series will transport viewers 20 years before the events of "Outer Banks," delving deep into how Kildare Island became split between the "haves and have-nots," and how the enduring feud between the wealthy Kooks and the working-class Pogues truly began.
Josh Pate revealed to Deadline that the prequel is "the story of how the island split, and it's particularly relevant in our country right now, how it split into the haves and have-nots, how the Kooks and the Pogues started." Shannon Burke added that this origin story will be told "through the stories of some of the characters you know and some new characters," focusing on "the parents’ generation."
While specific casting hasn't been announced, fans can expect to see younger versions of characters familiar from the main series. Hints from "Outer Banks" suggest potential appearances by the parents of core characters like John B, JJ, Sarah, and Rafe, alongside Topper's mother and grandfather, and Pope's and Kiara's grandparents. There's even speculation that JJ's birth parents, whose story was revealed in season four, could play a significant role.
Although the script for "Kildare" is currently in progress, filming has not yet begun. However, the prospect of uncovering the foundational lore of the Outer Banks universe, and understanding the generations that shaped its iconic characters, is already generating immense excitement among its dedicated fanbase. Stay tuned for more updates as this intriguing prequel takes shape!
