Yellowjackets will return to Showtime with its second season in March, however followers will see extra of the drama collection as soon as season two ends. The cable community has given the collection an early renewal for season three. Starring Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Ella Purnell, Sammi Hanratty, Sophie Thatcher, Sophie Nélisse, Steven Krueger, and Jasmin Savoy Brown, the collection follows the survivors of a aircraft crash – each instantly following the crash and 25 years later.
Showtime revealed extra in regards to the renewal of the collection:
“SHOWTIME introduced right now that the Emmy-nominated drama YELLOWJACKETS has been renewed for a 3rd season forward of the extremely anticipated second season, which premieres beginning Friday, March 24 on streaming and on demand for all SHOWTIME subscribers, earlier than making its on-air debut on Sunday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Season one, which has a uncommon 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and obtained seven Emmy nominations, averaged over 5 million weekly viewers throughout platforms and was the second-most streamed collection in SHOWTIME historical past. Produced for SHOWTIME by studio Entertainment One (eOne), the collection is at present in manufacturing in Vancouver.
“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. Equal elements survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, YELLOWJACKETS is the saga of a group of wildly gifted highschool ladies soccer gamers who turn into the (un)fortunate survivors of a aircraft crash deep within the distant northern wilderness. The collection chronicles their descent from a sophisticated however thriving group to savage clans, whereas additionally monitoring the lives they’ve tried to piece again collectively practically 25 years later, proving that the previous isn’t actually previous and what started out within the wilderness is way from over. Season two additionally stars 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. YELLOWJACKETS is government produced by Lyle, Nickerson and fellow showrunner Jonathan Lisco. Drew Comins of Creative Engine additionally serves as government producer. Karyn Kusama directed the pilot.”
Showtime will announce a premiere date for season three of Yellowjackets later.
What do you assume? Are you excited that there shall be extra episodes of Yellowjackets on Showtime?