Showtime is saving a number of the most fun information about Yellowjackets for the final month of the 12 months.
Variety revealed this week that Jason Ritter has been added as a visitor star for one episode of Yellowjackets Season 2.
The casting information means Ritter will likely be becoming a member of his real-life spouse Melanie Lynskey, who stars within the collection common function of Sophie Nélisse.
In true Yellowjackets trend, particulars of Ritter’s function are being stored below wraps, and actually, we’re not mad about it.
Yellowjackets Season 1 excelled as a result of it performed with expectations, conserving viewers at the hours of darkness about all of the secrets and techniques till the fitting time to disclose them.
Ritter and Lynskey beforehand collaborated on the hit Hulu restricted collection Candy.
It’s been a protracted await Yellowjackets Season 2, which was picked up a 12 months in the past.
It is ready to premiere on March 26, 2023, however the story is displaying no signal of slowing down.
Showtime handed out a really early Season 3 renewal final week, citing the joy from followers.
“With YELLOWJACKETS’ runaway success in season one and the pent-up anticipation for season two, we wanted to maximize the momentum by fast tracking season three now,” stated Chris McCarthy, President/CEO, Showtime and Paramount Media Networks.
“The show’s ambition is only exceeded by its execution, and I thank the incredible creative team behind it, including Ashley, Bart, Jonathan, eOne and the SHOWTIME team, for turning this into such a success.”
Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), Yellowjackets stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).
Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under, Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) have additionally joined the second season as collection regulars, together with Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) in a season lengthy visitor arc.
The Yellowjackets Season 2 forged additionally contains Sophie Nélisse (The Book Thief), Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers), Sophie Thatcher (Prospect), Samantha Hanratty (SHAMELESS), Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Steven Krueger (The Originals), Warren Kole (Shades of Blue), and Kevin Alves.
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