Cannibalism and cults, right here we come. More than three months forward of its Season 2 premiere, “Yellowjackets” has been renewed for a 3rd season. Set in 1996 and the current day, the Showtime thriller facilities on a bunch of highschool women who discover themselves stranded on a distant island after a aircraft taking them to a soccer event crashes and as grown ladies reflecting on the expertise.
“Yellowjackets” is created by “Narcos” alumni Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. Its first season netted seven Emmy nominations, together with two writing noms for Lyle and Nickerson, a directing nod for Karyn Kusama, and performing nominations for Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci. “Yellowjackets’” ensemble solid additionally contains Juliette Lewis, Tawny Cypress, Sophie Nélisse, and Jasmin Savoy Brown, amongst others. “Servant’s’” Lauren Ambrose is joins Season 2.
“With ‘Yellowjackets’’ runaway success in Season 1 and the pent-up anticipation for Season 2, we wanted to maximize the momentum by fast-tracking Season 3 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.”