‘Outer Banks’ video shows Madelyn Cline responding to director grabbing PA

A video capturing a tense interaction between Outer Banks co-creator and director Jonas Pate and a female production assistant has surfaced, shedding new light on an incident that first made headlines in October 2025.

The footage, published by TMZ, shows part of the encounter that reportedly took place during production of the Netflix drama’s fifth and final season.

In the clip, the production assistant is seen walking through a crowded set before passing in front of a primary camera. Pate, 56, immediately turns and grabs her arm, prompting her to face him as he appears to address the situation. The video does not include audio, leaving his tone and volume unclear, but several crew members can be seen turning toward the pair.

Actress Madelyn Cline, who was seated nearby, quickly stands and approaches with her arm raised, seemingly gesturing as she speaks to the director. The production assistant then walks away as the brief clip ends. It remains unclear whether co-star Chase Stokes — previously reported to have intervened — was present during this portion of the incident.

Earlier reports alleged that Pate grabbed, shook, and screamed at the assistant. However, the newly released footage only shows him grabbing her arm, with no visible shaking and no injuries reported. Sources cited by TMZ suggested the director became frustrated after repeatedly instructing production assistants not to cross the camera’s sightline.

The assistant was reportedly unsettled by the interaction, while some production insiders described tensions on set as high at the time. Representatives for Pate, Cline, Netflix, and Stokes have not publicly responded the requests for comment.

The emergence of the video has renewed discussion about workplace conduct and on-set pressures within high-profile television productions like Outer Banks.