Yellowjackets Season 3 Cast: Who's Who?

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets seasons 1 and 2.

As someone captivated by exceptional storytelling, I must express my profound admiration for “Yellowjackets,” the gripping survival saga unfolding on Paramount Plus. This series masterfully explores the resilience and resourcefulness of a high-school football team who find themselves stranded in the wilderness following an aircraft accident. The narrative is both enthralling and thought-provoking, making it an unforgettable viewing experience.

Due to its unique blend of suspenseful timelines, clever mix of fear and laughter, creative plot twists, and eerie supernatural aspects, it’s not surprising that the series has gained such a massive fanbase.

One captivating attribute of this series is its impressive ensemble cast, featuring ’90s celebrities such as Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey portraying the mature versions of the teen characters. The individual who selected their teenage counterparts surely possesses exceptional talent, as they share a remarkable resemblance to their adult counterparts.

With season 3 upon us, read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Yellowjackets.

Who’s in the cast of Yellowjackets season 3?

As a cinephile, I must say that the ensemble of Yellowjackets season 3 is nothing short of captivating. Here’s a glimpse into the main players:

Delving deeper, let me share some background on these talented individuals and where their faces might be familiar to you. Keep scrolling!

Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nélisse as Shauna
Tawny Cypress and Jasmin Savoy Brown as Taissa
Christina Ricci and Sammi Hanratty as Misty
Sophie Thatcher as Natalie AKA ‘Nat’
Ella Purnell as Jackie
Lauren Ambrose and Liv Hewson as Vanessa AKA ‘Van’
Simone Kessell and Courtney Eaton as Lottie
Sarah Desjardins as Callie
Steven Krueger as coach Ben
Warren Kole as Jeff
Kevin Alves as teen Travis
Elijah Wood as Walter

Melanie Lynskey plays adult Shauna

Who is Shauna, now grown-up? Shauna got married to Jackie’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff, and they share a daughter named Callie. However, their relationship is complicated. Shauna had an affair with an artist called Adam, but she ended up murdering him because she thought he was blackmailing her. It turned out that Jeff, who was dealing with financial issues, was actually the one orchestrating the scam instead.

Have you recognized Melanie Lynskey from somewhere? She played a role in the HBO-Sky Atlantic drama “The Last of Us”, but she’s also famously known for her work alongside Kate Winslet in “Heavenly Creatures”. Other notable appearances include roles in Hulu’s “Candy”, HBO’s “Togetherness”, “The Informant” with Matt Damon, Netflix’s “I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore”, “Away We Go” starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, and the comedy series “Two and a Half Men”.

Sophie Nélisse plays teen Shauna

Who is Shauna, you ask? Shauna is one of the high school girls on the football team who found themselves in a tricky situation when their plane, en route to nationals, crashed, leaving them stranded. She used to be close friends with Jackie, but their bond was shattered after Shauna and Jackie’s mutual boyfriend, Jeff, became romantically involved, leading to an unexpected pregnancy for Shauna.

Have I encountered Sophie Nélisse somewhere recently? I remember her as the lead actress in The Kid Detective alongside Adam Brody. Moreover, she is proficient in French and has made appearances in various French movies and series.

Tawny Cypress plays adult Taissa

In season 1, she was known as an adult Taissa, who was actively involved in politics and vied for the position of a state senator in New Jersey. However, both her professional and personal lives took a turn when she began to be tormented by her past experiences.

Have I encountered the character named Tawny Cypress in any previous shows or movies? Here are some series where she has been featured: Heroes (a superhero drama), Unforgettable (a police procedural), and K-Ville (a crime drama).

Jasmin Savoy Brown plays teen Taissa

In the aftermath of a plane crash, Taissa forms a strong bond with Van, leading them into a romantic relationship. Stranded in the wilderness, she developes an unusual habit – sleepwalking and consuming soil, a behavior that persists even to this day.

Have you recognized Jasmin Savoy Brown from any previous roles? She has starred in the courtroom drama series For the People and Damon Lindelof’s show, The Leftovers.

Christina Ricci plays adult Misty

Is Misty, now grown-up, someone who works at a nursing home but possesses the skills of a private investigator? She indulges in amateur detective work and spends her days solving mysteries. Living independently, she cherishes her African grey parrot deeply. Similar to her teenage self, she isn’t hesitant to bend moral boundaries if it leads to achieving her goals.

Have I encountered Christina Ricci in any previous roles? She recently appeared alongside Jenna Ortega in Netflix’s Wednesday. Her most notable performances include The Addams Family, Sleepy Hollow, Casper, Speed Racer, and The Opposite of Sex, to name a few.

Sammi Hanratty plays teen Misty

Who is the teenage equipment manager, Misty? She is an outsider, striving for acceptance but sometimes pushing others away with her words and actions. Despite coming off as easy to manipulate, beware of underestimating her strength.

Have you encountered Sammi Hanratty somewhere previously? You might recognize her from the American version of Shameless, the supernatural horror series Salem, or the action-drama show The Unit.

Sophie Thatcher plays teen Nat

Nat, one of our fellow football team members, exhibits a sturdy and resilient demeanor. She isn’t afraid to stand her ground when it matters most. Her past includes a challenging upbringing under an abusive father. Post-accident, she forms a romantic relationship with Travis, the coach’s son.

Have you recognized Sophie Thatcher from somewhere else? She gained notable recognition prior to Yellowjackets, particularly in the Quibi series titled When the Street Lights Go On.

Ella Purnell plays Jackie Taylor

Who is Jackie, you ask? Known as the captain of the girls’ soccer team and a well-liked student at school, Jackie found herself embroiled in conflict with Shauna following the revelation that her close friend and Jeff, her boyfriend, had engaged in an intimate relationship. In the finale of season 1, it was revealed that Jackie perished due to freezing temperatures; however, judging by the trailer for season 3, it seems she may reappear in flashbacks.

Have you recognized Ella Purnell from any previous roles? She has acted in films like Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Sweetbitter series on Starz, Never Let Me Go, Maleficent and Belgravia.

Lauren Ambrose plays adult Vanessa AKA ‘Van’

In our current storyline, we haven’t had a chance to encounter Van as an adult, so it’s still unclear what her future holds after she was saved.

Have you recognized Lauren Ambrose from her roles on HBO’s Six Feet Under or the Apple TV+ show, Servant?

Liv Hewson plays teen Van

Who is the teenager on our football team? She develops feelings for Taissa and narrowly escapes being killed by a wolf, yet remarkably lives to tell the tale.

Where have I seen Liv Hewson before? You might have watched Hewson in Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet.

Simone Kessell plays adult Lottie

Who, it seems, is Lottie as an adult? She seems to be leading a cult and abducted Nat at the end of season 1. There are suggestions that she could be the one behind Travis’s death as well.

Have you noticed Simone Kessell in any previous roles? She has appeared in shows like the crime thriller Reckoning, ABC’s The Crossing, and Fox’s Terra Nova, to name a few.

Courtney Eaton plays teen Lottie

What can be said about Lottie is that she’s a fellow member on our football team. There’s been quite a debate among viewers about her character, as Lottie started having visions when she ran out of medication. Some believe these experiences might be related to her mental health deteriorating, while others speculate whether she possesses some sort of supernatural abilities instead.

Where have I seen Courtney Eaton before? She appeared in Mad Max: Fury Road and Gods of Egypt.

Elijah Wood plays Walter

What is the identity of Walter, who emerged in Season 2 and became PuttingTheSickInForensics on the citizen detective board, offering insights about Adam Martin’s disappearance that intersected with Misty’s life?

Have you recognized Elijah Wood from somewhere else? He gained fame by portraying Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings movies. His other notable roles are on television shows like Star Wars: The Resistance, The Afterparty, and I’m a Virgo.

Steven Krueger plays coach Ben

Who is Coach Ben, you ask? He’s the assistant coach for the high school girls’ football team who unfortunately finds himself stranded with them after a plane crash in season 1.

Have you recognized Steven Krueger from somewhere before? He is famously known for playing Josh Rosza on the CW show, The Originals. Additionally, he has appeared in series like Pretty Little Liars and Two and a Half Men.

Sarah Desjardins plays Callie

What is Callie known as? She’s the teenager daughter of Shauna and Jeff, who found herself entangled in her mother’s criminal activities during season 2. In season 3, it appears she will further assume a significant role within the series.

Have I encountered Sarah Desjardins in a previous role? She’s known for her appearances in Riverdale, Under the Banner of Heaven, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Who else stars in Yellowjackets season 3?

Other surviving members of the football team in season 3 are:

Alexa Barajas (The Flash) as Mari
Keeya King (Van Helsing) as Akilah

Additional cast members in season 3 include:

Warren Kole (Shades of Blue) as Jeff – Shauna’s husband and Jackie’s ex-boyfriend.
Kevin Alves (Locke and Key) as teen Travis – He was romantically involved with Nat during their time in the wilderness. He later dies but circumstances around his death remain a mystery.

Additionally, Hilary Swank and Joel McHale are now part of our star-studded lineup, taking on undisclosed roles within the production at this time.

Former Yellowjackets cast members

Juliette Lewis plays adult Natalie AKA ‘Nat’

What is the background of grown-up Nat? She battles addiction and has been through multiple rehabilitation programs. In the first season, she investigates Travis’s death and even attempts suicide, only to be thwarted when she gets kidnapped. Nat is also proficient in hand-to-hand combat and is familiar with firearms.

In the second season, I find myself unfortunately meeting a grim demise. It turns out that I had unwittingly become the focus of Lottie’s hunting ritual, leading to my untimely death, albeit unintentionally, at the hands of Misty.

Have I encountered Juliette Lewis somewhere before? Her resume includes roles alongside Robert De Niro in Cape Fear, Uma Thurman in Hysterical Blindness, Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County. More recently, she has been featured in the true crime series Welcome to Chippendales on Hulu and the recent adaptation of Queer as Folk.

2025-02-13 17:06

Yellowjackets Season 3 Cast: Who’s Who?