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Drew Starkey news
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The gist
Drew Starkey says goodbye to Madelyn Cline in Outer Banks' final season. His role as Rafe Cameron ends, marking a major career milestone.
Background
Drew Starkey rose to fame playing Rafe Cameron in Netflix's 'Outer Banks.' The show's final season is airing, and Starkey has been doing interviews about his experience and the emotional goodbye scenes with co-star Madelyn Cline.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026Netflix Tudum publishes an interview with Drew Starkey reflecting on his first day filming 'Outer Banks' and his journey.
- Aug 20, 2026Variety reports on 'Lucky' creators discussing killing Drew Starkey's character in the finale, noting they were unaware of his fanbase.
- Aug 22, 2026People publishes an exclusive interview with Starkey about his goodbye scene with Madelyn Cline in the final season.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Netflix Tudum highlights Starkey's excitement and growth over the seven years of filming.
- Creators
- Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas of 'Lucky' admit they didn't know about Starkey's fanbase when deciding to kill his character.
Still unverified
Details about Drew Starkey's personal relationships, including with Odessa A'zion, are based on reports and not confirmed by Starkey himself.