James Alexander Chase Stokes (born September 16, 1992)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his lead role 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. His parents divorced when he was 4 years old.[4] Stokes subsequently moved with his mother to Canton, Georgia, and later to Orlando, Florida as a teenager where he attended Timber Creek High School.[5] He received his bachelor's degree at Valencia College and later attended University of Central Florida and Seminole State College.[6] Growing up, he aspired to become a professional ice hockey player.[7]
Career[]
Stokes had small roles in television at the beginning of his acting career, including Stranger Things, Daytime Divas, and Tell Me Your Secrets.[8]
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.[9] The first season was released on April 15, 2020, to positive reviews, and a second season was confirmed in July.[10]
That same month, it was announced that he would be playing TJ in One Of Us Is Lying. However, after filming the pilot in 2019, it was announced that Chase would not return due to a scheduling conflict with the second season of Outer Banks and he was replaced.[11]
In September 2020, Stokes 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.[12] To be released by Netflix, the film wrapped production in December 2021.[13]
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.[14]
In August 2022, it was announced that Stokes would star in the military thriller film Valiant One.[15] The film wrapped production in late October 2022.[16]
In January 2023, it was announced that Stokes 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.[17] The film had already wrapped production in late 2022.[18]
Personal life[]
In June 2020, Stokes announced that he was in a relationship with his Outer Banks co-star Madelyn Cline.[19] The couple split in October 2021.[20] Stokes has been in a relationship with country singer Kelsea Ballerini since January 2023.[21]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lost Island | Captain Charles Whitaker | Short film |
| 2018 | Between Waves | Young Dale | |
| 2021 | Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets | Martin | |
| 2024 | Uglies | Peris | |
| 2025 | Valiant One | Template:TableTBA | Post-production |
References[]
- ↑ Fuentes, Tamara (April 21, 2020). How Old is the Cast of "Outer Banks" – Outer Banks Actors Ages. Seventeen.
- ↑ Walsh, Savannah (May 7, 2020). All About Chase Stokes, The Breakout Star Of Netflix's Outer Banks.
- ↑ Outer Banks | Netflix Official Site. Netflix.
- ↑ Everything we know about Chase Stokes' parents (19 August 2021).
- ↑ Chase Stokes.
- ↑ Netflix star Chase Stokes says 'Outer Banks' reminds him of Orlando. Orlando Sentinel.
- ↑ 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 (April 29, 2020).
- ↑ 6 Interesting Facts About "Outer Banks" Star Chase Stokes That Will Make You Want to Rewatch the Show (May 15, 2020).
- ↑ Chase Stokes Initially Passed On 'Outer Banks': "This Is F*cking Goonies" (April 29, 2020).[dead link]
- ↑ 'Outer Banks' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix (July 24, 2020).
- ↑ Chase Stokes Shares Details About 'Outer Banks' Season 2 (Plus His All-New Series) (July 24, 2020).
- ↑ Netflix’s Joey King Fantasy Pic ‘Uglies’ Adds Keith Powers, Brianne Tju & Chase Stokes (October 18, 2021).
- ↑ El-Mahmoud, Sarah (February 15, 2022). Joey King Has An Exciting Update About Adapting The YA Bestseller Uglies For Netflix. CinemaBlend. Retrieved on February 17, 2022.
- ↑ ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes To Star In ‘Music Got Me Here’ (June 9, 2022).
- ↑ ‘Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes To Star In Steve Barnett’s Thriller ‘Valiant One’ For Monarch Media (August 3, 2022).
- ↑ Production wraps on Korean DMZ war movie ‘Valiant One’ (November 1, 2022).
- ↑ ‘Outer Banks’ Star Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor Set For YA Romance ‘Marked Men’ From Nick Cassavetes (January 23, 2023).
- ↑ Chase Stokes on the High Stakes of Outer Banks Season Three (February 28, 2023).
- ↑ Hearon, Sarah (August 7, 2021). From 'Outer Banks' Costars to Real-Life Couple: Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline's Cutest Moments.
- ↑ Outer Banks Stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline Break Up After 1 Year Together: Sources. People.
- ↑ Chase Stokes Says He's 'Absolutely a Fan' of Girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini: 'Who Isn't?' (in en).