Chase Stokes on Outer Banks, Living in a Parking Garage & Getting Fired from Everything

Chase talks to guest host Anthony Anderson about living in his car in a parking garage in Hollywood, working as a bartender, getting fired, and being cast in the Netflix show “Outer Banks.”
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[@antoniaPrince]

He was partially John B before being John B.

[@jonedmondson4539]

Ikkk

[@charlizeceballos]

Literally

[@caytonhopson3200]

ran from the cops in those sandals he said on gq 😂

[@ritaholdorff601]

FR

[@leongxchx904]

Lol

[@Itslauraokay]

He literally lived John Bs life for two months lol

[@tristanbotha8172]

thats why he played the role so well

[@ritaholdorff601]

Frrrr

[@tomdayas]

@Sanya Sehgal he was homeless

[@tomdayas]

@Sanya Sehgal yw

[@omgjerrod6059]

Yea like John b he was staying in whatever place he could

[@flashgordon1541]

Bruh he’s not even playing John b he’s just being himself lol

[@davidhallinen8695]

Legit 😂 actually just a borderline homeless kid facing eviction chasing gold or die trying.

[@lillymurray8408]

He literally says in interviews that’s why he auditioned for the part..

[@kroxo_]

And at the same time John B's girlfriend is his girlfriend in real life too

[@delrey874]

That means he can't "act".

[@flashgordon1541]

@@delrey874 oh well whatever he’s doing it works lmao

[@lorilongoria851]

I love how real and raw he was about his personal life; it really give us hope. I wish you so much success

[@realtruth1448]

Outerbanks is successful and netflix said they already have 4 seasons written up

[@Uhu366]

not if ur ugly tho who would propose u for a movie

[@Bigmfbxxna]

@@realtruth1448 WHAT I hope so bc that ending had me shooketh

[@zanettaudo-obong368]

@@Uhu366 huh?

[@hiltonvillegas951]

@@Bigmfbxxna Yeah, the writers of the show have the storyline ready for 6 seasons.

[@Nielladd]

I love that this host let him speak and tell his story

[@charlievelasquez8985]

Got it give it to Anthony. Jimmy would be interrupting him every other sentence and fake laughing every 20 seconds.

[@melosivitch]

@@charlievelasquez8985 this is kimmel not fallon

[@melosivitch]

@@ritaholdorff601 the point is that jimmy fallon is way worse with this and it’s become kinda synonymous with his name.

[@melosivitch]

@@ncorbin76 yeah but this is Kimmels show not fallons lmao

[@lokifairy888]

@@melosivitch nobody said it was fallons

[@nicolasrios7382]

Never knew this about Chase Stokes. Hope everything goes great for him

[@reedconneen765]

agreed

[@davidhallinen8695]

I think this explains so much about his personality. If you watch interviews with him he’s super humble and self aware and grounded. I thought it was a mask at first until I found out he was homeless. All makes sense.

[@jillianthompson6346]

I really love that he’s like a real person and he’s actually honest about it, I feel like not every celebrity is like that

[@countryboy3446]

Yeah

[@ejn8982]

Much more real than that phony jimmy kimmel

[@MajorBall]

He came from nothing

[@michellerosejacksoncomedy]

@@MajorBall Same.

[@blackmantis3130]

Ain't we all

[@therealtrabo]

I met him last year. He and Maddie Cline came through the drive thru at the Chick-fil-A I worked at and they are both super cool and chill

[@barretttorrance6690]

In Charleston on savanah highway

[@therealtrabo]

@@barretttorrance6690 yeah that’s where I worked!

[@catm6784]

what did they get

[@therealtrabo]

@@catm6784 I don’t remember lol I just took their money. If they hadn’t paid cash I would never have known they were there and wouldn’t have met them so I was super lucky

[@lincwtf8527]

that’s so cool

[@lynetteray2146]

I like Chase Stokes. Never knew he existed before. He is so real about what he has had to go through to pursue his career. His honesty gives him street cred to me. It's hard to be honest. I applaud his transparency.

[@alinareybey3263]

I still can’t believe he’s almost in his 30s 😭he plays a young teenager so well

[@Violet1996-]

what!? omg damnn

[@toddflora6877]

The guy that plays Paxton on NHIE is also 30... which makes it kinda gross.

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

@@toddflora6877 they look young, they are good at what they do, nothing gross about it, it's called "acting" for a reason. You can't hire teens to plays teens, the work laws are different and it is more gross for them (especially teen girls) to work in this m**** industry full of predators.

[@toddflora6877]

@@MarissaCooperButPoor Yeah, that's fair.

[@xanthigontica2828]

@@toddflora6877 teenagers should have guardians or family members on set in order to film so it's easier to cast adults/adult teens

[@katiebendorf7980]

He couldn’t be more perfect for John B, so glad he didn’t get topper

[@nolanwunderlich167]

North was a perfect topper as well.

[@katiebendorf7980]

@@nolanwunderlich167 absolutely

[@chaelist.bernard6438]

Thank the lord. They did an amazing job casting this show.

[@katiebendorf7980]

@@chaelist.bernard6438 agreed

[@aqibsayed207]

This guy deserves it bro hope his career goes well

[@carlitog8808]

Carrier? He isn’t a trucking company

[@ramsaycobbler8499]

I mean vin diesel

[@aqibsayed207]

@@carlitog8808 yah just saw that mistake thanks

[@timostegeman3969]

Probably a season three for Outer banks

[@sebacodpy6983]

HOW IS HE SO POSITIVE OF ALL THE THINGS THAT HAPPENS TO HIM I LOVE THATTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@Miker6348]

life is a game of overcoming struggles and becoming better. he clearly has in the sense he made it. he got the big break that a lot of aspiring actors dream of

[@RicochetGrey]

Going from being practically homeless to catching a big break and landing a main role on a popular Netflix show would do that to a lot of people

[@Blurted]

A lil rags to riches

[@libertygrace2635]

i never knew he was such an underground actor before obx, it really gives hope to people starting out like seriously anything is possible!

[@Keyiiiiii]

Yesss !!

[@amandadardis943]

I could listen to him talk all day he’s so well spoken and interesting!!

[@lindsey9094]

Frrr if he did podcasts I’d totally listen

[@markochulevski9974]

anderson is actually better than kimmel, meaning he let's guests speak.

[@assholebyginger]

He also pushes them when they're uncomfortable and don't want to admit something

[@mikehawk3489]

Nahhhhhh

[@preciousgibson2249]

And he's not a wanna be politician

[@CJ-nu7dp]

Where is jimmy ?

[@Blaziken2k]

This was an awesome series, was just a random watch, and got hooked on it.

[@ramsaycobbler8499]

Gonna see season 2.

[@ramsaycobbler8499]

?

[@emilythompson1225]

Same with me I saw it on beginning of quarantine time and started playing and little did I know I would be obsessed with it

[@Blaziken2k]

@@ramsaycobbler8499 yeah mate.

[@krispyent]

bro literally randomly cut it on damn near bout to run it back

[@rrvvjjrr9194]

Y'all calling him a jerk without even knowing half of what he went through in his life, I know most people have gone through worse, buy we are not here to compare or judge we should be happy that he's living a better life now..

[@codghost9301]

Why were people calling him a jerk

[@taeisrood470]

@@codghost9301 right

[@jaedenmiles8550]

@@payten-brooks this makes no sense

[@boardonroad1646]

@@payten-brooks are u smokin weed bruh?!

[@whitefamily2228]

i would have never known he was homeless for a period of time. i’m sooo happy someone discovered his talent and now he has a shelter, a girlfriend, close friends. i hope it only goes up for him ❤️

[@j.carlton]

I love how many people think movies can be easily made… and that acting is “easy” OuterBanks is one of my favourite shows on Netflix and makes me feel young and free but I can’t wait for Season 2. I just love how cinematography or photos can make you wonder or dream like your actually there you know?

[@delrey874]

His acting is so bad that it's embarrassing to watch.

[@michaelcanady1591]

@Om Patel it is a really good show though. No show is a masterpiece.

[@dgenerate7458]

@@michaelcanady1591 the plot is all over the place

[@JR0320]

@@dgenerate7458 life is all over the place though. And it changes in an instant. So just like in real life the show is being realistic about changes in “plot”

[@preciousgibson2249]

Yeah chase is fine.. but the actor playing Rafe blows all of them out of the water.

[@kyrafish2765]

he’s so blunt ha no one rat him out we praise this we like this

[@cieloraee.g]

I found out about his story right after obx came out and I was so inspired by him he really was couch hopping and had no where to live and worked hard to get to where he is now and he’s so talented as well

[@danielnickelson9480]

This dude is real, he’s not like these fake people who try to act all Hollywood, he knows who he is and he’s proud!

[@heyokaikaggen6288]

Good luck to Chase, it sounds like he's earned it.

[@dudafreire9957]

chase's story is so inspiring, truly deserves all the good things coming to him

[@galdvorsak4519]

He knows about rolling down in the deep

[@ramsaycobbler8499]

Sarah cameron

[@autonomous1520]

Damn poor guy. Proof that beautiful people don’t always get what they want

[@ritaholdorff601]

Well he eventually did and I’m so happy for himmm

[@orlandorodriguez7235]

He kinda did lol overall

[@everybodyclapyourhands4742]

They actually do… especially in huge needs of help. Not complaining about it tho happy for him ofc they seem chill

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

BUT HE DID tho

[@shawna9308]

what makes you think beautiful people get what they want lol???

[@lindseygoff5290]

chase already has a great career right now but he’s gonna have a huge and amazing future ahead of him!

[@tyrellanderson4722]

...what does he do??🤷🏾‍♂️

[@hejkahejka9496]

@@tyrellanderson4722 he works at burger king

[@lindseygoff5290]

@@tyrellanderson4722 he’s a actor. He’s on the show outer banks and has appeared on some other things I’m pretty sure

[@lissabieber5974]

I love how real he is… wish him so much success

[@theoneandonly0099]

Whoever let him leave the dressing room with creased clothing did him dirty

[@enyercepeda7524]

fr 💯

[@ntt2k]

When a celebrity does it though, I'm unsure if it's a fashion he's purposely trying to pull off ..

[@theoneandonly0099]

@Clara Partrat fr? clearly he doesn't pull it off well :(

[@steffnic13]

That’s linen for you. It literally cannot stay straight up. So, you just embrace the wrinkle. It’s definitely a Don Johnson Miami Vice vibe.

[@ritaholdorff601]

@@theoneandonly0099 yes he does stop

[@benej9356]

I'm so happy for him 😭

[@joshuagarcia662]

That story just made every studio say “yup not hiring him”

[@serenitybeats1677]

I know, i bet he really regrets it

[@viola7052]

Do you mean the blackmail story?

[@joshuagarcia662]

@@viola7052 yes, the other story about sleeping in his car before making it was ok.

[@crazylicious85]

Nahh he is popular & that’s all the industry cares about! They will hire him just for his huge following. They know the fans will watch/support anything this cast is in!

[@helxcrybabypubgmobile841]

everyone is saying how hard he had it like y’all do realize if you ever wanna be an actor you will have to basically move to LA, struggle, and 1/10000% you will get a loyal acting agent who will get you a semi good gig

[@onlywoke1]

u go be an actor then

[@fayesparks5860]

does that make it less hard bc it’s considered the normal thing to do??

[@gee2541]

Exactly lol and most people don’t make it

[@gee2541]

@@onlywoke1 they’re saying that’s the reality of it

[@gee2541]

@@fayesparks5860 they’re saying most people struggle in the entertainment world and they’re right

[@tinarozen1628]

He looks like a really nice person! I like that fame didn’t change him, it looks like he is grateful for everything he has. ❤️

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

He just became famous so wait on it.

[@OpTicNightmare1]

I liked the interview. It made chase seem normal and real talking about his struggles.

[@bbkilljoy9811]

I can’t believe he’s turning 30 next year...

[@charliedallachie3539]

He ages well

[@nanise7189]

30's not old at all

[@bbkilljoy9811]

@@nanise7189 nobody said that I was referring to how he looks pretty young for his age.

[@nanise7189]

@@bbkilljoy9811 yea but 28 isnt old- he looks young cause he is young-

[@bbkilljoy9811]

@@nanise7189 ...young meaning he looks like he can pass as a guy in his late teens, early twenties.

[@snehhaaaa]

i’m so exited for outer banks

[@isaacfournier3270]

This dude was a pogue in real life 😂

[@GeorgieVlogs]

the struggle of being the only one who believes you could be so much more in life until it works and then millions wonder where you’ve been this whole time

[@VerbalGOAT]

right, I was just thinking, about how if people saw him homeless they wouldn't give him the time of day. and he's walking around knowing he can and will be more in society.

[@j.t.8320]

This was deep.🥺🥺

[@undefined40]

Did he just confess on public television to blackmail ?!

[@Anna-fl3sv]

If you're not doing anything wrong, it's not blackmail.

[@izzyglizzy11]

@@Anna-fl3sv True that

[@athomas1269]

@@Anna-fl3sv "the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them." I mean it kind of sounds like he wrote the definition of blackmail lol.

[@Anna-fl3sv]

@@athomas1269 exactly if you're are not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about.

[@louis12yt]

hahaha I ran to the comments after he admitted that

[@elinaaxelsson]

I'm a little worried for him now after he confirmed all that lmao

[@chloexoxo3007]

The way he tells the story cracks me up 🤣 also dude has hell of a story he deserves the world

[@mariaclarafarias162]

I’m so happy for him 🥺

[@alexw258]

Season 2 was so good, Chase is the perfect actor for John B

[@adreandhanpaul9343]

To find out he’s actually a real life pouge

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

The correct spelling is POGUE

[@smoothz01]

“Lived in parking garage” everyone laughs lol nice

[@diyamopur4737]

I so love how that worked out for him. It gives me hope for my life.

[@shannonlester8225]

Wow it's just so inspirational to see how much his life has changed. He is an incredible actor and seems like such a kind hearted person. I'm so happy for him. I can not wait for season 2!😍

[@user-kz3sb1ns9z]

Wow so he actually was a normal person before. Now he has money, a job, fame, brand deals, and a new girlfriend 😂😂😂

[@miseryinbuissness]

Kid went to my neighboring high school, Timbercreek. Pretty wild to see him on Netflix now

[@blackbirdarwa4255]

You seriously don’t know your fate how amazing😢✨❤️

[@tyneadik69]

Super excited for obx2

[@talianicole7169]

Outstanding personality, lovely guy

[@ryank.villanueva]

He deserved everything from all that he’s been through. I just love him on Obx, I just randomly watched the first episode the last day and done with Season 2 just now lmao

[@zephyrelle]

so glad things worked out for him ❤️

[@reygomez8917]

My son got me too watch this definitely hooked ..Huge example on how a life can change faster than a blink of an eye

[@jessedavis7555]

It’s easy to play John B when you actually are John B broke and living off the land 🤙🏽🏝

[@lonelyone]

Never heard of the guy or the show, but his story was captivating. Props for being so upfront and honest about his struggles.

[@richardosbourne3346]

All he needs is a sentient car and you've got Knight Rider MK2

[@reneethornton9228]

YES YES YES! I had to take a double look.

[@Madhatter2015]

Hype!!! Can’t wait to see the second season. Hopefully there would be a third season!! ❤️‍🔥

[@user-du9zq8kv6w]

Chase is such a down to earth guy. 🥺

[@christyresabolang9398]

Love this! Such an inspiration!

[@lakersin556]

I watched the 1st season and enjoyed it.

[@briannahfehr610]

he has the calmest voice😌

[@lizandhannah9623]

Wow awesome to hear his story! He’s come a long way!

[@xsitied2708]

i love him he’s like a good celebrity like he’s amazing

[@ShanKatOD]

That was such a good interview I’m actually going to watch the show, props to the Kimmel producer who pulled this charming tale out of this kid Anthony is always great

[@jocastaoliveira7088]

The only one who could play John B. Chase + John B. = 👏🏻😍❤️

[@medham]

Cant wait for obx2!!

[@One23cheesecake]

I love how every unfortunate circumstances he brings up the crowd laughs uncomfortably like it was supposed to be a punchline

[@2MuchShaft]

Man I love chase and that story, so glad Anthony let him talk! Love em both

[@evakyr5951]

He's so cool and free-spirited.. love him

[@sharonbrooketv6581]

I love his story

[@keeliedowns4698]

Still cant believe my favorite show was made where I live.

[@TherianQueen244]

Love how honest he is. Struggle is real and I can't imagine him not being John B. 🔥🤤💖

[@L.m.1322]

That was a great story and he told it so well

[@darshank1571]

Such an amazing person.

[@madelinecmitchell]

Really goes to show fame doesnt happen overnight its good to hear successful people talk about their times struggling

[@mariammustafaaa]

Is he literally john b. i love him omg

[@manuelstewart7938]

Outer Banks is a good freaking show !!

[@GGG-rb6if]

this dude knows what it feels like to be down on your luck and he brought it all in for John B

[@jazzdadon7290]

I’m so happy for him

[@nikkid649]

Love outer banks I cannot wait for the new season!

[@kimberlyruiz8643]

Love the honesty & love his role as John B 👏🏻🤍

[@NewMessage]

Well... someone's about to be investigated. Or 'disappeared'.

[@crissranger8925]

Anything is possible baby work hard never quit !

[@cristina-ud8cy]

Words can’t explain how much I love him omg😭

[@ecs1100]

He is so baked and I love it

[@carlaalch]

he’s so adorable😩

[@DomDoryy]

I hope season 3 is soon

[@pilotfarok]

Outer bank is one of the most shows that touch my heart

[@cabaasabdi1269]

This is a very power story on preserving and never giving up regardless what the current circumstances at that point might be 🙌

[@nicoleeverett1696]

It's refreshing to see how humble and funny he is. Congratulations to him on the success, his career is going to take off even more so

[@gracegrazziano8578]

he has an amazing vibe and im here for it 💅🏼

[@olivej696]

He is so good at story telling

[@albert894]

Huge respect to him

[@fidelmartiniii8430]

He’s so open about his personal life whoa!

[@assholebyginger]

That was an amazing interview, I wasn't expecting his past to have been so depressing.

[@abbybarton1254]

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. And, if you’re so annoyed and hate Chase & OBX and the rest of the cast and crew, tell me why you’re even watching this video? Because what I’m getting is that you don’t have anything better to do than post hate comments, probably in your room in your parents’ basement. If anything is pathetic, it’s all y’all haters.

[@thomasbrennan1038]

Who’s hating tho? He worst thing I’ve heard is about him is his creased shirt.

[@cameronhansell8367]

I haven't seen any hate I think he's brilliant in his role

[@emi-ye2hy]

!!!!

[@jamestorres6285]

Wow life is really a trip, you can never give up!!!

[@zmaxx21]

What a story, good for him.