Spoiler Alert: The following article contains spoilers from The Outer Banks Season 4, Part 1.The famous NFL running back Bijan Robinson made a cameo in Outer Banks Season 4 sparks questions about how the athlete ended up on the popular Netflix set and whether he will return. The new season of Outer Banks Brings in many new faces that are integral to the Pogues’ new treasure hunt. As the group accepts Wes Genrette’s offer to go after Blackbeard’s treasure, which is established in Outer Banks Season 3, they come face to face with old and new characters that may present an obstacle in their path.
The Outer BanksThe cast includes recurring stars Chase Stokes, Madeline Kline, Jonathan Davis, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Carlasia Grant and Drew Starkey. While the show also brings back familiar supporting characters, several key additions to the cast promise to take the show to new and exciting shores. A Special appearance by NFL player Bijan Robinson in Outer Banks Season 4 was recently talked about by creator Josh PateAlong with the implications the cameo offers for the emerging actor and his possible return for Outer Banks Season 5.
Who Bijan Robinson plays and where to find him in The Outer Banks Season 4
Biggan Robinson plays an opposing Blackbeard treasure hunter in Outer Banks Season 4 Episode 2
Bijan Robinson first entered the Outer Banks Set with actor Jonathan Daviss (Pope in the show). Robinson saw his friend in action and also met the show’s co-creator Josh Pate, who quickly understood the NFL player’s passion for acting. Eventually, Pate went on to write a character for Robinson to play in season 4. However, it was given to another actor due to scheduling conflicts (via ESPN). Robinson ends up making a cameo in episode 2 of Outer BanksNew seasonWith Pate expressing plans for his character in a potential season 5 of Outer Banks.
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New cast members of Outer banks in season 4 |
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J. Anthony Crane |
Chandler Count |
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Brianna Brown |
Hollis Robinson |
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Rigo Sanchez |
Lightner |
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Pollyanna Mackintosh |
Dahlia |
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Mia Challis |
Ruthie |
Episode 2, titled “Black Bird”, sees the Pogues travel to Goat Island to retrieve a lost amulet from Blackboard’s last ship. Another boat reveals that they are not the only ones trying to find the trinket that night. NFL star Bijan Robinson plays WarrickA member of the opposing Blackbeard treasure hunters in Outer Banks Season 4. His cameo is very brief, as the Pogues quickly take off after pulling JJ and Kie back on board. However, Robinson’s character could easily be added back into the Blackbeard treasure hunt, or any new hunts, considering Warrick is involved in the trade.
The casting of Bijan Robinson repeats Outer Banks Season 3’s surprise athlete cameo
UNC player Armando Bacot made a cameo in Outer Banks Season 3
Robinson is not the first athlete to enter Outer Banks. Last season, creators Josh Pate and Shannon Burke invited then-UNC basketball player Armando Bacot to make a cameo in episode 8, “Tapping the Rudder.” (via The News & Observer) The now-Grizzlies player has one line as Barracuda Mike’s bodyguard When John B and JJ approached the latter to ask for a ride on his plane going to South America. When JJ was talking to Barracuda Mike, John B had a little exchange with Bacot, who clearly intimidated the pogue and communicated that his boss was someone to mess with.
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Robinson marks the second athlete to come in Outer BanksSpeaking on the creators’ fascination with both the NFL and NBA. Although Bacot has expressed no desire to pursue any other acting roles, Robinson’s performing future is more hopeful. The NFL star player tells ESPN “There are potential parts“He can play, but”Can’t discuss yet“If Outer Banks Season 4 continues to receive positive reviews, perhaps the athlete will return in a larger role in the 5th.
Sources: ESPN, The News & Observer