Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 2 is all set to be released in the next few days and here are the details you need to know.
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson created the popular and Emmy-nominated American thriller drama series ‘Yellowjackets’.
The plot began with the attempt of the surviving members of a New Jersey high school girls’ soccer team to stay alive in the wilderness fighting the harsh and extremely hostile surroundings as their plane crashed there while flying over Canada when they were traveling to Seattle in 1996 for a national tournament.
When Has Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 2 Released?
The story of ‘Yellowjackets’ is largely influenced by the true incidents of cannibalism in the case of the Donner Party and Andes flight disaster. Warner Bros. Pictures first announced an all-female adaptation of ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding in August of 2017.
Showtime acquired the rights to the series on May 9, 2017. The first season was released on November 14, 2021.
After the release of the first five episodes, it was renewed for a second season which premiered on 26th March 2023.
Last year on 15th December which is three months before the release of Season 2, the series was renewed by Showtime for a third season. It was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy nominations.
Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 2 will be released on 31st March 2023.
Cast Members of ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2:
Melanie Lynskey-
As adult Shauna Shipman New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey stars in the series. Her other television credits include ‘Two and a Half Men’, ‘Drive’, ‘Togetherness’, ‘Castle Rock’, ‘And Mrs. America’, ‘Candy’ etc. She will also be seen in the role of Heather Morris in an upcoming series called ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’.
Sophie Nélisse-
Canadian actress Sophie Nélisse portrays teenage Shauna in the series. Her other television credits include ‘Les Parent’, ‘Vertige’, ‘Demain des Hommes, ‘L’Échappée’ etc.
Tawny Cypress-
Adult Taissa Turner is played by American actress Tawny Cypress in the series. Her other television credits include ‘Third Watch’, ‘100 Centre Street’, ‘All My Children’, ‘Jonny Zero’, ‘Heroes’, ‘K-Ville’, ‘Rescue Me’, ‘House of Cards’, ‘Unforgettable’, ‘The Blacklist’, ‘The Blacklist: Redemption’ etc.
Jasmin Savoy Brown-
American actress Jasmin Savoy Brown stars as teenage Taissa in the series. She previously starred in the television series ‘The Leftovers, ‘Stitchers’, ‘Will’, ‘For the People’, ‘Love’ etc.
Steven Krueger-
The assistant coach of the soccer team Ben Scott is played by American actor Steven Krueger. He previously played recurring characters in the series ‘The Originals and ‘Roswell: New Mexico’.
Warren Kole-
American actor Warren Kole plays Jeff Sadecki in the series. His previous television credits include ‘Into the West’, ’24’, ‘Mental’, ‘The Chicago Code’, ‘Common Law’, ‘The Following’, ‘Stalker’, ‘Shades of Blue’, ‘Why Women Kill’ etc.
Christina Ricci-
As adult Misti Quigley we see Christina Ricci for which she got a nomination for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Her other television credits include ‘Pan Am’, ‘The Lizzie Borden Chronicles’, ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything’ etc. She also played Laurel Gates / Marilyn Thornhill in Netflix’s recent hit ‘Wednesday’.
Sammi Hanratty-
American actress Sammi Hanratty portrays the teenage version of Ricci’s character Misti. Her other television roles are in ‘The Unit’, ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody’, ‘Pushing Daisies’, ‘Chosen’, ‘Salem’, ‘Shameless’ etc.
Juliette Lewis-
Adult Natalie “Nat” Scatorccio is played by Academy Award-nominated American actress Juliette Lewis in the series.
She previously starred in the series ‘I Married Dora’, ‘The Wonder Years’, ‘A Family for Joe’, ‘The Firm’, ‘Secrets and Lies’, ‘Camping’, ‘The Conners, ‘Sacred Lies’, ‘Queer as Folk’, ‘Welcome to Chippendales, etc.
Sophie Thatcher-
A teenage Nat is played by Sophie Thatcher in the series. In 2020 Thatcher portrayed the main character of Becky Monroe in the American tv series ‘When the Streetlights Go On’.
Simone Kessell-
New Zealand actress Simone Kessell has joined the cast of ‘Yellowjackets’ in Season 2 to portray adult Lottie Matthews, a schizophrenic member of the team.
Her previous television credits include ‘Medivac’, ‘Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities’, ‘Terra Nova’, ‘Fat Tony & Co.’, ‘Wonderland’, ‘Of Kings and Prophets’, ‘The Crossing’, ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’, ‘Our Flag Means Death’ etc.
Courtney Eaton-
Australian actress Courtney Eaton portrays teenage Lottie Matthews. She starred as a recurring cast member in the series but has been upgraded to be the main cast member for the new season.
‘Yellowjackets’ is Eaton’s first television series. She previously starred in the films ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, ‘Gods of Egypt’, ‘Newness’, ‘Status Update’, ‘Perfect’, ‘Line of Duty’ etc.
Lauren Ambrose-
American actress and singer Lauren Ambrose joined the cast of the series in Season 2 as adult Vanessa “Van” Palmer. She previously starred in the series ‘Six Feet Under’, ‘The Return of Jezebel James’, ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’, ‘Dig’, ‘Servant’ etc.
Liv Hewson-
As teenage Vanessa, Australian actress Liv Hewson has reprised her role from the first season. She has also been upgraded to be a main cast member from recurring. Her other television credits include ‘Dramaworld’, ‘Top of the Lake’, ‘Santa Clarita Diet’, ‘Marvel’s Inhumans’, ‘Dramaworld 2’ etc.
Kevin Alves-
Brazilian Canadian figure skater and actor Kevin Alves playing teenage Travis Martinez have also become a main cast member in this season. He previously starred in the series ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’, ‘Shadowhunters’, and ‘Locke & Key‘.
