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Madison Bailey Accepts ‘Outer Banks’ Writers Should Emphasize Racial Diversity More
Madison Bailey, one of the stars of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, spoke about the show’s lack of emphasis on racial diversity in a recent…
Madison Bailey, one of the stars of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, spoke about the show’s lack of emphasis on racial diversity in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan on April 25, 2023.
Bailey seemed in agreement with some of the criticisms made by viewers who claimed that the series “doesn’t handle race well.”
Madison Bailey at People’s Choice Awards. (Source: madisonbaileybabe/Instagram)
Moreover, she accepted that there had been critiques of the show’s handling of race and that it would be beneficial for the writers to start considering that critique.
“I think it would be good on the writers’ part to start considering that critique—slightly late but better late than never,” the 24-year-old actress said.
Although the addition of Carlacia Grant, who plays Cleo, to the main cast in Season 2 was a step in the right direction, Bailey believes that the writers should do more to emphasize racial diversity in the show.
The Outer Banks actress specifically mentioned her character’s theme of having a foot in both worlds and how her race is a crucial aspect of that theme that has been lacking in the show.
She addressed that while there have been brief moments that touch on the topic of race, they have not been emphasized enough.
She remarked, “Her whole theme is a foot in both worlds, and we’re lacking a huge part of that, which is her race. That said, there are moments. They’re too brief, but there are moments.”
What does Madison Bailey have to say about her character in ‘Outer Banks’
Bailey, who plays Kiara Carrera in the hit Netflix mystery teen series Outer Banks, recently spoke about her character in an interview with Vogue.
The young actress disclosed that she immediately felt a connection to her character, Carrera. In fact, she said that she and her character are very similar, aside from the fact that she’s not much of an athlete or surfer.
Madison Bailey Kiara Carrera in Outer Banks. (Source: madisonbaileybabe/Instagram)
She also spoke about the sociopolitical side of her character and said that she and Carrera would be best friends in real life.
Bailey said, “My first thought was ‘wow me and Kiara are the same person’, aside from the athletic/surfer side. On a sociopolitical level, we’d be best friends,” to the outlet.
This is not surprising given that Carrera is a character with a strong social conscience and a passion for justice, something that Bailey also appears to share.
Carrera is a complex character who fits in well with the Pogues, the show’s central group of friends. She has a cutting sense of humor, a zen vibe, and a taste for adventure, which makes her a fan favorite.
Outer Banks has gained popularity as a streaming sensation since its debut on Netflix. Following their respective premieres, both Season 1 and Season 2 remained at the top of the Netflix Top Ten list for weeks.
The show received a fourth season renewal in February 2023, before the premiere of the third season.
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After haunting audiences with Nosferatu, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is teaming up once again with director Robert Eggers. This time for a werewolf horror titled Werwulf. The film is already building buzz ahead of its Christmas Day 2026 release, and it may get even hotter with Nosferatu lead Lily-Rose Depp in talks to join the cast.
Eggers will direct from a script he co-wrote with Sjón, his collaborator on The Northman. With Focus Features backing the project, and Working Title producing, Werwulf looks to carry the eerie, mythic tone Eggers is known for — only now under the full moon.
Their last outing, Nosferatu, was a breakout hit, raking in $181 million worldwide and marking a massive return for stylized gothic horror. Taylor-Johnson played Friedrich Harding, a vampire skeptic, while Depp portrayed Ellen, the object of Count Orlok’s obsession.
With werewolves now in his sights, Eggers’ next nightmare seems poised to bite — and Taylor-Johnson is clearly ready to howl.
Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest installment in the dinosaur saga, has stomped its way to box office glory. Directed by Gareth Edwards and co-written by Jurassic Park veteran David Koepp, the film premiered on June 17 in London and hit U.S. theaters on July 2. It has already grossed over $334 million globally against a reported budget of $180 million.
This fresh reboot stars Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali in leading roles, supported by Jonathan Bailey, Ed Skrein, and Rupert Friend. The film shifts slightly from the earlier World trilogy tone, leaning into sci-fi thrills and a suspenseful, character-driven story.
Critics have been split. While some praise the visual effects and performances, others say it doesn’t quite recapture the awe of Spielberg’s original. Still, many fans agree that Rebirth is a major improvement over the previous film, Dominion, and a step in the right direction for the franchise.
With its strong performance, Universal is now reportedly developing spin-offs and planning to expand the Jurassic universe further. After ten films and over three decades of dino-dominance, it seems audiences still aren’t done with the thrill of prehistoric adventure.
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