The next project from the creators behind one of Netflix’s biggest hit series of the last few years just got an exciting update. A new report fromDeadlinerevealed thatThe Runarounds, the YA drama inspired by the real band of the same name, has added six new members to its cast. The series comes fromJonas Pate, creator ofOuter Banks, the series which featured The Runarounds band during an episode in Season 3. New names to joinThe Runawayscast includeBrooklyn Decker(Just Go with It),Maximo Salas(Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies),Marley Aliah(Remember Yesterday, The Devil’s Stomping Ground)Hayes MacArthur(Angie Tribeca),Mark Wystrach(The Eyes of Tammy Faye), andShea Pritchard(The Summer I Turned Pretty).
Filming onThe Runarounds is set to begin this month, and similar toOuter Banks, the series is set in Wilmington, North Carolina. It follows a group of young adults with little to nothing in common who find their way to each other and unexpectedly form a rock band. The Runarounds will then have to decide between leaving each other behind and pursuing an ordinary life, or laying all their cards out on the table in hopes of becoming the greatest rock band of all-time. The series is produced by Skydance Television, continuing the company’s partnership after previously working together onReacherandTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.The Runaroundswill premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries.
What Else Has ‘The Runarounds’ Cast Been In?
Decker is best known for her role inJust Go with It, but she’s also appeared in other projects such asBattleship,Stretch, andWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting. Salas played a small role in Season 4 ofStranger Things, and thenShy Guy in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Aliah has appeared inAbigail Falls,Prophets, andRemember Yesterday, while MacArthur is best known for his roles inAngie Tribeca,Merry Happy Whatever,Super Troopers 2, andShe’s Out of My League. Wystratch and Pritchard are best known for their roles inThe Eyes of Tammy FayeandThe Summer I Turned Pretty, respectively.
The Runaroundsdoes not yet have an official release date, but filming is set to begin later this month. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the series and watch all three seasons ofOuter Banksexclusively onNetflixbefore Season 4 premieres later this year.
Outer Banks
Outer Banks is a drama series following a group of teenagers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks as they uncover long-buried secrets and navigate complex relationships. Led by their charismatic leader John B, the friends pursue a fabled treasure that is intertwined with personal quests and familial mysteries. The show features intense camaraderie, loyalties, and the stark divides of social strata that influence their thrilling adventures.
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