What Happened When 3 Tech Bros of Brit + Co Got a Dating Profile Makeover from Pros

Kimberly Wang
Feb 10, 2016

Like it or not, Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and it’s got all of us in a romantic kind of mood. Not everyone is paired up, which is totally fine by us. Whether you’re spending the day with your gals for the ultimate Galentine’s Day or you’re single but looking forward to a solo Valentine’s Day (because you rock!), you miiight just be a part of that 90 percent of single American adults who have an online dating profile. With such stiff competition in scoring a date these days, sometime you just want some advice. Three of our Brit + Co fellas bravely offered up their dating profiles for evaluation by a panel of love experts for a total profile makeover. Oh, and ladies, they’re single ;)

Meet Our Pros

Beth Mandell is an NYC-based matchmaker and relationship expert at VIP Life who left an executive role in the beauty industry to take on the matchmaking world and has been a professional matchmaker since 2009.

Nicole Williams is the founder of WORKS, a “career brand dedicated to inspiring, revitalizing, educating and energizing professional women.” Aside from her role as a career counselor and a spokesperson for LinkedIn for the last three years, Nicole is also a dating and relationship expert.

Kimberly Wang (that’s me!) is the News Editor for Brit + Co, but before meeting my current boyfriend online (Coffee Meets Bagel, FTW!), I went on countless online dates (like hundreds, really). I’ve coached several friends, co-workers and acquaintances on their dating profiles.

Meet Our Bachelors

We let the Brit + Co bros share a bit about themselves with our expert panel, then let the experts loose on their profiles. Spoiler: There’s some good dating advice in here that we could *all* benefit from.

Jeff Kneis, Senior Data Analyst, Brit + Co

“There isn’t much more to tell you to be completely honest. I would definitely list myself as a rookie at the online dating realm. I think I first started probably around a year ago. I would also say I actually have an app downloaded less than half of that year. No real successes to speak about other than a few conversations with girls that never went anywhere. I never met anyone in real life from an app.

I think I could use some help on photo choices and how serious I should be in the profile in general. I am usually more of a joking type of guy and I am not sure if that comes across the wrong way through my profile. I think a major issue is that I really don’t have many photos of just myself. I think if I was to get serious about online dating I would need some better photos of just me.”

Beth’s Read of Jeff’s Profile

Pros: Photo one is a great photo. He looks handsome, confident and like a nice person. Plus most women enjoy a man in a cute light blue button down shirt. You can’t really go wrong there. Photo three would be another great photo but he needs to crop the woman out. Never have another woman in your photo. It makes women wonder who she is and makes the man seem less confident. That said, his face looks handsome and his expression is confident. Photo six shows a fun, cool side that we do not get from photo one. He needs to crop the woman out.

This bio is pretty perfect. The travel comment is nice to know even if it is a bit generic. 5’11” is great. Looking for someone to sing the J Lo part to “I’m Real” is adorable. It makes him seem relationship oriented, witty and confident all at the same time. It is the trifecta of what women want.

Cons: Pic four ruins the entire batch of photos. It actually ruins this entire profile. It is absolutely awful in every way and pic five is not that cute

SCORE: [3D Printed] Roses (if pic number four is removed)… otherwise

Nicole’s Read of Jeff’s Profile

Pros: I like how Jeff was showing off his humorous side with the Ja Rule reference. He is smiling in his photos which immediately shows warmth and confidence.

Cons: But I haven’t actually learned anything about him that would make me reach out to him. He lives in SF… along with a million other people and likes to travel. Details are key to attracting women and starting a relationship. You need to make yourself stick out. I’d remove the photos of him with other women. You’re on Bumble to meet a great girl, not advertise your past conquests.

Kim’s Read of Jeff’s Profile

Pros: Your featured photo is pretty great. Also, thumbs up for all your photos looking like a fair representation of yourself in person. You get one point for having a sweet, sweet job. ;) Props for including your height and the funny sentence about J.Lo.

Cons: Okay, unlike Beth, I don’t mind the kooky photo with the headband and sunglasses. I think it’s kind of funny actually. I do take issue with the fact that there are so many other girls in your pics — two and a half, actually, since you cropped one (almost) out. Now, I don’t think it’s set in stone that you absolutely cannot have photos with girls on your dating profile, but IF you choose to do so, in order to not scare a girl off, you should clarify in the caption whether someone is a friend, your sister, a co-worker or whatever. Rule of thumb though: no photos with exes. You’d be surprised how many guys don’t know that. Traveling is dandy and all, but tell me something interesting. Liking travel reeeally isn’t memorable in a competitive dating scene.

SCORE:

Kurt Andre, Photographer and Videographer, Brit + Co

“I’m only on OkCupid. The profile is over six years old. I’ve been going on it periodically for years — a few months on and then few months off type of thing. I’ve never had much success. Had a two year stretch when I wasn’t on at all. Not really looking for anything too serious though… just kind of going with the flow, ya dig? If it happens, it happens. Not sure what I want out of this. Maybe the pros could give me a letter grade and first impressions on who I am and how big of an idiot I come across as based on the profile?”

Beth’s Read on Kurt’s Profile

Pros: The “Jesus” photo is cute. He looks adorable, confident and the caption is funny. Women love confidence and humor and he hits on both here without overdoing it or trying too hard. Plus that sweatshirt looks cozy and makes me think he will smell nice. The “This guy” pic is also cute. Again, he is using humor with his caption and he looks handsome. He has a small smile and his pose is confident, yet also humble. Women love a confident man that is also humble and vulnerable. I want to date the man in these two photos. Overall this bio is witty and smart. There is a nice mix of tidbits, humor and depth. I like “I’m really good at making people feel comfortable, yet awkward at the same time.” I also connected to “I spend a lot of time thinking about how the universe came to be…” Those two quotes are a great mix of funny, genuine, sweet and deep. This is a guy I would want to get to know.

Cons: Ok, I had to google “bloviate” and I scored quite well on my verbal SATs. This fact (as well as the actual definition of bloviate) made this photo feel pretentious. Pic two isn’t that cute. Also, women typically do not enjoy a mustache pic. It also makes us think you might be an actor… which is fine if you actually ARE an actor but weird if you are not. The Oakie pic confused me and I was not a fan of the cock reference. It might be funny once I knew you but not funny as a potential date. An online profile is supposed to get you to phase two: THE DATE. This is just your opener. Don’t open with a cock joke.

All references to being perverted, pubic hair and sex offenders need to go. I get it: You have a twisted sense of humor. But you are seriously limiting your potentials here. You can be witty and funny without freaking people out. It will also make women feel that you are not serious and only looking for hook ups (in a bad way).

Nicole’s Read on Kurt’s Profile

Pros: His photos display his fun personality which is refreshing. A sense of humor ranks high on many women’s list.

Cons: Is this a dating profile or a funny Instagram meme? While parts of it are really funny he needs to tone it down in order for women to take him seriously. I’d insert a few photos that show a softer side as well. Pictures that articulate he can hold down a serious conversation and is not just a jokester. I’d also remove the poison oak photo. I’d be wondering if he was still contagious. Not the most kissable nor attractive photo.

Kim’s Read on Kurt’s Profile

Pros: I LOLed at the group pic where you circled yourself with arrows. Good job solving that age-old online dating issue. I think most of your photos make you look pretty good actually and I appreciate the dry sense of humor when you’re showing off your records. Love the bit about what you do and where you’re from + the fact that you’re so serious about filmmaking. I also appreciate your forthrightness with being straight edge and all, yet giving it a humorous spin. I also think that potential dates will appreciate your love of movies, taste in music and books.

Cons: Okay, so not every photo is doing you favors. I’d ditch the megaphone pic and maybe come up with something else in the caption for Bloviate. Also, I agree with Beth when she says to get rid of the “Oakie the Boy” pic — UNLESS you clarify it’s a project you worked on or something. Generally, you don’t want that word anywhere on your profile before you’ve even gotten to make an impression in person. I’d also scrub your bio of pubic hair talk and not to be the bearer of bad news, but the sex offender joke is just not working. Would also rethink the phrase “trolling the Tenderloin.” Look, the number one fear women have about meeting a guy online is that he’s going to be a total creep. While you may have a perfectly creep-like sense of humor a la Creed from The Office, YOU are not a creep. Now look in a mirror and repeat that. Consider combing through your bio again with a non-creep filter and editing it accordingly.

Bryan Lemos, Director of Video, Brit + Co

“I had some not so great experiences when I started with Tinder in 2013 so I halted dating apps for a couple months then went back on about a year ago. I had some fun one time dates, and a really nice relationship that lasted 10 months or so (I still consider it a success). At the time of writing this I’m going on a third date with someone this week so we’ll see how that turns out (I’m pretty picky and in 80 percent of cases, I’m out after one date… if it’s not a “HELL YEAH”, then I’m out). I’d like the pros to help me show my humorous self with a side of chill down to earth in my profile… and of course put my best, most realistic pics forward to attract someone I am most compatible with.”

Beth’s Read on Bryan’s Profile

Pros: These photos are great. He looks friendly, confident, down to earth, sporty and handsome. Sometimes photos with family (it looks like he is posing with his mother or aunt here?) can be cheesy or look like you are trying too hard. But he is rocking this one. It is sweet and casual and he does not look posed or cheesy. This bio is short and simple. I like the fun facts. He is coming across as a cute nice guy that is not trying to win you over with a cheesy pick up line.

Cons: All of these photos are working for me. Nothing needs work here. There is no reason a woman would feel put off by anything in this profile.

SCORE: He nailed it.

Nicole’s Read on Bryan’s Profile

Pros: A photo with mom and grandma? Score! Women love seeing a man who can get along with their family.He also includes specifics in his profile which is always a great conversation starter.

Cons: Although, I’d love to learn more about his professional background and generally have a better sense of who he is and what makes him different. I’d also add more photos that can help tell his story. Do you like to travel, surf or hike? Upload some actions shots.

Kim’s Read on Bryan’s Profile

Pros: Great job on your pics — they’re sporty (reppin’ the SF Giants!), show off your cool job (bonus for taking a photo with THE Rebecca Minkoff no less), display your artistic side AND I gotta give you serious brownie points for including a photo with your fam. Could that picture be any cuter?! Extra bonus points for not having a photo with a tiger or on top of Machu Picchu. The Wheel of Fortune, driving the president and not drinking caffeine bit is great for opening up a convo.

Cons: We could use some captions. You only get so much space to let a woman know your voice, your sense of humor and whatever else they need to swipe right. No need for an essay, but something short and sweet to explain what’s going on in each pic would definitely help. I think I fell asleep during the first sentence TBH. Every person on the planet enjoys having fun, a good sense of humor and traveling (unless you’re a hermit — in which case, you probably wouldn’t be on Happn). Crack a joke or something, but whatever you do, don’t be generic. (Still, you get bonus points for not talking about Machu Picchu).

We’ll check in with the boys post-VDay to see if they made any changes based on the pros’ advice… and to see if they found love.

What’s the best dating advice you’ve ever received? Tweet us @BritandCo!

Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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Mia Challis Just Spilled On That 'Outer Banks' Season 4 Turtle Scene

Outer Banks fans got a treat during 2023's Poguelandia event (which took place on February 18 in Huntington Beach, California). While celebrating the release of Outer Banks season 3, the cast took to the stage to announce that we were also getting Outer Banks season 4! As a native Outer Banks-er myself, this is one teen drama I will never be able to get enough of — so keep the seasons coming Netflix!

I'm already thinking about what hijinks the Pogues will get up to in Outer Banks season 4. Here's everything we know about the new TV show, including the cast, the plot, and the Outer Banks season 4 release date! Once you've scrolled through, catch up on The Craziest Outer Banks Theories.

Keep reading for the latest news & updates on Outer Banks season 4.

Who runs over the turtles in Outer Banks?

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The one Outer Banks season 4 scene that has fans freaking out is when the Pogues and Kooks wind up at the same access on their beach day — and a game of chicken literally turns deadly. Topper's new girlfriend Ruthie (played by Mia Challis) drives her Jeep directly at the Pogues, and winds up running over a turtle hatch, killing a baby turtle in the process.

“When I read that in the script, I was as shocked as the viewers," she tells Elite Daily. "I read it four times being like, ‘Wait, a baby turtle? No, surely not.'"

Despite her cold shoulder, Mia thinks Ruthie did end up feeling guilty about the situation. "When she finds out the turtles have died, she thinks, 'What have I done?'" she says. "There is slight remorse. But Ruthie's defense mechanism is to pretend like she doesn't care."

"It's such an emotional scene for Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara," she continues. "They gave her a plastic baby turtle to hold. When that was happening, we were looking down at the turtle and thinking it was so sad. But I had to switch that off and try to get into my Ruthie mindset."

But surprisingly, Mia also reveals filming the emotional scene wasn't as devastating as you might expect: "We were laughing the whole time. When I watched it, I felt awful, but on the actual day of filming, it was quite light and fun."

What happens at the end of Outer Banks season 4?

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Spoiler warning!! The Outer Banks season 4 ending shocked the internet by killing off one of our favorite Pogues: JJ. The decision immediately sent fans into a tailspin, and more than one viewer told me they're heartbroken over the loss. Don't worry though. This Rudy Pankow & Madison Bailey interaction just might heal you.

Is there an Outer Banks season 4 trailer?

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Yes, you can watch the Outer Banks season 4 trailer here! The trailer really proves the show is returning to its roots by bringing the Pogues back to the OBX.

I have all my fingers and toes crossed we finally get some answers to one question I've had since season 1. I'm convinced that during Kiara's Kook year, when she briefly ditched the boys to become friends with Sarah, that Rafe fell for her, and hasn't left her alone since. This is such a small detail but it would provide so much context for the characters! Either way, it looks like Rafe, JJ, and John B will be fighting this season (again).

When is Outer Banks season 4 coming out?

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Summer vacation is lasting all year long! Outer Banks season 4 will be premiering in two parts: we'll get the first five episodes on October 10, and the second five on November 7.

After Madison Bailey revealed in an Instagramstory that Outer Banks 4 finished filming in June, she confirmed we'd be getting Outer Banks season 4 this fall on August 15 with a hilarious video hyping up John B and Sarah's fictional surf shop (which we'll see in the upcoming season).

What is season 4 of Outer Banks about?

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Outer Banks season 3 ended with an 18-month time jump — meaning the characters will be a year and a half older at the end of Outer Banks season 4 than in previous installments of the show. This definitely works in the series' favor because the characters will be closer to the cast's ages. Plus, being post-grad gives them more flexibility to go treasure hunting without the repercussions of skipping school...like they did the entirety of season 2.

Thanks to some important details at the end of the season finale, we know Kie is working with turtles, JJ bought a charter boat, Pope is going to college, and John B. and Sarah are running a surf shop. But things take a turn for the adventurous when the Pogues are given a new quest to hunt for Blackbeard's treasure. The real Blackbeard loved hiding his treasure on places like Ocracoke Island, which is on the real OBX. I'm super excited for this plotline because it means we'll be back on the Outer Banks for (hopefully) the whole season!

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"It’s not going to be the usual Blackbeard story," according to co-creator Josh Pate, and (spoiler!!) we actually have our first plot details. According to Wrightsville Beach recreation program supervisor Katie Ryan (via Wilmington StarNews) and the shows filming permits, we know that one scene will involve "two people jumping from the pier," while a second "involves individuals finding a body on the beach."

While Outer Banks season 4 promises to be as adventurous as ever, Chase Stokes promises People the show will also go back to its roots. “There was a real want for a lot of the authenticity and the characters in season 1. So I will say that they do a good job this season of that,” he says.

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After the death of Sarah and John B.'s fathers, the show's golden couple will have to figure out what their future looks like. “It really will force them to evaluate everything," he says. "Where they are, what their purpose is, what their intentions are, and what was the actual value of it? Was it worth it, in hindsight? If they could go back and change things, would they?"

"[The Pogues have had] a huge, huge shift in lifestyle in a very, very short period of time," Chase continues. “And I think when you go through that level of trauma, for sure, it'll make you start asking those deeper questions.”

Who's in the Outer Banks season 4 cast?

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We're expecting the main cast to return for Outer Banks season 4, including Chase Stokes as John B., Madelyn Cline as Sarah, Madison Bailey as Kiara, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Rudy Pankow as JJ, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Drew Starkey as Rafe, and Austin North as Topper.

Fiona Palomo will star as Sofia alongside J. Anthony Crane as Chandler Groff, Pollyanna McIntosh as Dalia, Brianna Brown as Hollis Robinson, Rigo Sanchez as Lightner, Mia Challis as Ruthie, and Cullen Moss as Shoupe.

Since Charles Esten's Ward ends up (spoiler!) dying at the end of season 3, he probably won't make a return — unless the show ventures into ghost territory. Honestly, I wouldn't even be surprised. But even if he's not on set, he recently reunited with Madelyn Cline and Drew Starkey!

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"That thing where you’re playing your 4th Annual WARDJAMMER...and your amazing friends who also happen to be your @obx son and daughter surprise you by showing up and hanging out all night and even coming on stage to sing 'Left Hand Free,'" Charles writes on Instagram. "What an absolute joy to wrap my arms around these two! The bond is real and my heart is grateful."

Where is Outer Banks season 4 filming?

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Outer Banks season 4 has been seen filming around Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, which is where other titles like Dawson's Creek,The Summer I Turned Pretty, andOne Tree Hill have all filmed! Because OBX has never filming in Wilmington before, it makes me think the Pogues will truly go on an adventure we've never seen.

The First Look At Outer Banks Season 4

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After Netflix's Tudum event showed off the Pogues' new style (and confirmed that all of them will be returning, thank goodness), we got a brand new look at some Outer Banks season 4 scenes thanks to Netflix's 2024 preview. It's a brief clip, but we hear just how excited the Pogues are to go after a treasure they've "spent [their] whole lives hearing about" (same, TBH) — and get to see them lounging around on a day off. Treasure hunting is hard work, after all!

This first look gives us an idea of what we can expect from this upcoming installment because while season 1 had the golden overtone of our favorite 2000s dramas, season 2 featured warmer orange tones, and season 3 featured cooler blues and greens, it looks like Outer Banks season 4 is youthful, bright, and colorful. And thanks to this clip, we also know for a fact we'll see Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Chase Stokes, and Carlacia Grant come back to their iconic roles.

Is Outer Banks season 4 the last season?

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Netflix hasn't officially announced whether we'll be getting an Outer Banks season 5 or 6 yet, but creators Jonas and Josh Pate have enough story for another two seasons. "We’re going to fill in some gaps in the 18 months," Josh tells TUDUM. "We felt like we needed to migrate them out of school. We think about the first three [seasons] as a trilogy and then we’re starting over on [another sort of] trilogy now. We just needed to clear the decks. We’re going to have new villains, a new treasure hunt, a new life situation."

I'm excited to see what kind of roots the characters put down in Outer Banks season 4 — and how they flourish as the story continues!

What did you think about Outer Banks season 4? Check out our interview with costume designer Emmie Holmes and The Best New TV Shows Coming In 2024 before you rewatch OBX season 4 again ;).

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Whoa, Paul Mescal Is Already Talking About 'Gladiator 3'

Gladiator 2 isn't even in theaters yet (mark your calendars for November 22!) and star Paul Mescal is already thinking about doing a threequel. Although, after raving about director Ridley Scott, and sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn, who could blame him?! So if you're wondering 'Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?' then you've come to the right place.

Keep reading for all the latest Gladiator 3 news — and to see what Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott have said about returning.

Is there going to be a Gladiator 3?

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Paramount Pictures hasn't confirmed whether we're getting a Gladiator 3 quite yet, but director Ridley Scott is definitely on board. "I’ve already got eight pages. I’ve got the beginning of a very good footprint," he says. But he also mentions he'd like to make one huge change from the first two movies. "If there’s a Gladiator 3, I don’t think you’d ever go back into the arena. But I had to go back into the arena…"

And as for whether Paul Mescal would return? Well that's a resounding yes. “If there's going to be a Gladiator III, I hope I'm in it," he told Peopleat the LA premiere of Gladiator 2 on November 18, while adding to Variety that he'd be “massively down” for a third movie.

“I don’t think it will be [24] years — but I have no idea when it will be.”

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But Paul's comments on a Gladiator 3 weren't the only reason he made headlines last night! He brought GF Gracie Abrams (who just broke the internet in her own right when she performed with Taylor Swift). And while they didn't make a red carpet appearance together, it seems like Gladiator's official TikTok account just hard launched their relationship.

"THEY HIT THE PENTAGON," one user commented, while another said, "I just fell to my knees." If you can't tell from the drama, fans are going crazy. (It's me, I'm fans).

Is Russell Crowe in the new Gladiator?

No, sadly, Russell Crowe doesn't make an appearance in Gladiator 2 (well, apart from Gladiator flashbacks, that is). And if you're wondering 'Is Maximus alive in Gladiator 2?' you'll just have to watch the first one!

Do you want to see Paul Mescal return for Gladiator 3? Check out the 10 New November Movies We've Been Waiting All Year For before the month ends!

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