Of these characters, JJ Maybank (Rudy Pankow) became a fan-favorite for his comedic quips and strive for adventure. The best friend of series protagonist John B. (Chase Stokes), JJ is a complex ...

In an interview with The Direct, Crane was asked about if and how Rudy Pankow could return as JJ Maybank in Outer Banks ... Later, JJ dies, and the Pogues bury his body in the Moroccan desert.