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‘Outer Banks’ Season 5: Did Rudy Pankow Quit & Will JJ Ever Return?

After Rudy’s character died at the end of season 4, ‘Outer Banks’ fans are begging the actor to pull a Ward Cameron. So, is there a chance he could return?

Now that fans have watched JJ’s heartbreaking death, many are begging actor Rudy Pankow to pull off a Ward Cameron and find a way to come back. Calling his OBX experience a “huge honor to portray a character so beautiful and selfless,” Rudy added that JJ’s death — while devastating for the Pogues and the fans — begs the question: Is treasure hunting worth risking their lives? Countless fans, however, have vocalized their support for JJ to return, with some pointing out Ward Cameron’s comeback in season 3.

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