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Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Outer Banks season 5 begins filming with cast set for the final adventure
Netflix has officially kicked off production on the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, with new behind-the-scenes images showcasing the cast. The release date for Season 5 remains unconfirmed, but the show is expected to premiere sometime in 2026, likely in the latter half of the year, as filming will continue through 2025. Outer Banks, a fan-favorite series that has amassed over 200 million views, will conclude with its upcoming season. The decision to end the series after five seasons is likely influenced by rising production costs and the increasing fame of its stars, making it more expensive to continue the show. Co-creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke had always planned for a five-season arc, and they remain on board as executive producers for the final season. The new season will bring back key cast members, including Chase Stokes (John B. Routledge), Madelyn Cline (Sarah Cameron), Madison Bailey (Kiara Carrera), Jonathan Daviss (Pope Heyward), Drew Starkey (Rafe Cameron), Carlacia Grant (Cleo), Austin North (Topper), and Fiona Palomo (Sofia). However, Rudy Pankow, who plays fan-favorite JJ, is absent from the newly released images, suggesting that his character may not return for the final season. The series will also continue the plotline from the end of Season 4, where Sarah Cameron is revealed to be pregnant with John B.'s child, adding a new dimension to their relationship. Although Pankow is not involved in Season 5, he has landed a leading role in the upcoming film adaptation of Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Meanwhile, Cline is set to star in I Know What You Did Last Summer, a new horror film. Despite the loss of Pankow, the remaining cast is ready to wrap up the Pogues' journey with a thrilling conclusion. Fans of the show can expect more updates as production continues, with Outer Banks Season 5 set to premiere in 2026 on Netflix.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illinois appoints first female State Fire Marshal
CHICAGO, Ill. (WCIA) — Michele L. Pankow will be the first woman to serve as Illinois State Fire Marshal, the governor announced on Wednesday. On June 4, Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointment of Pankow, a public safety expert and seasoned Fire Chief, pending Senate confirmation. She has spent more than 32 years in the Illinois fire service and will be the first woman to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal starting this July. Bill creating guidance for AI in Illinois schools heading to Pritzker's desk 'With 32 years of exemplary service, Chief Pankow's unique knowledge and skillset have more than earned her this new role as Illinois State Fire Marshal,' Pritzker said. 'Having risen in the ranks since her first day on the job, she understands the needs of Illinois firefighters, and is versed in the public safety functions of our state. I am grateful for her ongoing commitment to Illinois, and look forward to seeing her strengthen our team.' She started her career in fire service with the Rockford Fire Department in 1992, beginning as a firefighter, paramedic and EMT. Over the years, Pankow was promoted to Training Officer where she implemented state and federal regulations. She later served as the EMS Operations Chief, where she coordinated with agencies on education and recruitment. Pankow was promoted to Lieutenant at the department in 2002, and by 2010, she was assigned as Captain. In 2016, she was promoted to District Chief where she supervised day-to-day firefighting and emergency services, managed staffing for response operations and conducted response functions to include operations, planning, logistics, safety and public information. From 2017-2021, Pankow served as the Division Chief of Operations, which included being the Emergency Services Disaster Agency Coordinator for the City of Rockford. In this role, she had the responsibility of planning and organizing fire suppression and emergency medical operations, as well as overseeing the Emergency Operations Center. Illinois bill on governor's desk would require law enforcement to work with federal gun tracing database Pankow was sworn in as the 11th Fire Chief of the Rockford Fire Department in 2021, becoming the first woman chief in the history of the department. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was awarded the American Red Cross Disaster Services Hero Award. This honors recipients for great acts of bravery, dedication and community service. The appointed Fire Marshal also holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Service Management from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. 'I am deeply honored and humbled to be appointed as the Illinois State Fire Marshal. After more than three decades of service with the Rockford Fire Department, I am proud to continue serving the people of Illinois in this new capacity,' Pankow said. 'I look forward to working alongside the dedicated team at the Office of the State Fire Marshal, as well as fire service professionals, state leaders, and community partners to advance public safety, support our first responders, and strengthen fire prevention efforts across the state.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
