Outer Banks is coming to an end, and Carlacia Grant is opening up about her experience on the Netflix series.
The 35-year-old actress first joined the cast as a recurring guest star in season two, before being promoted to series regular in season three, playing Cleo Anderson.
Ahead of the fifth and final season, Carlacia dished on the show’s fandom, being welcomed by the cast and what she hopes fans take away from season five.
“I remember sneaking onto set—this was during COVID—to watch them work and see how playful they were and how much fun they were having,” she told Seventeen about the original cast being welcoming. “That’s when I knew this was going to be a fun ride. We ended up exchanging numbers and hanging out that same day.”
She added about joining the show after the fandom was established, saying, “I got to step into something that was already loved, which is amazing. But yeah, there’s definitely pressure that comes with that.”
Carlacia also opened up about one fan comment in particular that really made her smile.
“I’ve had people—especially dark-skinned women—tell me they feel seen because of Cleo, and that means everything,” she shared. “I also love seeing all the edits fans make; they’re so creative. And it still makes me smile when people yell, ‘Cheese on bread,’ at me in the street.”
As for the upcoming final season, Carlacia hopes fans see her character’s growth and her strength.
“She risks everything for the people she loves, and this is her most important fight. I want people to see that no matter what you go through, it’s important to never give up hope and to stay true to yourself.”
If you missed it, Netflix just revealed the season five first look images and teaser trailer this week!
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