During a recent Q&A session with SAG-AFTRA nomination committee members, the masterminds behind the hit series “Yellowjackets,” Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, and Jonathan Lisco, shared insights into the highly anticipated Season 3. Amid the intense writing phase, Lyle conveyed the team’s enthusiasm, highlighting their resilience after the WGA strike briefly interrupted production in May. Following the strike’s resolution in September, the entire crew returned with renewed creativity and eagerness to delve into the narrative.
Maintaining a tight lid on plot specifics, Lyle teased the upcoming season’s excitement and the sheer enjoyment the team is experiencing in the creative process. For those unfamiliar, “Yellowjackets” unfolds through a dual timeline, tracking the survival journey of a high school girls’ soccer team after a plane crash in the wilderness and reconnecting with them as adults 25 years later.
Joining the conversation were the younger cast members, including Sophie Nélisse, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, and Liv Hewson, marking their first reunion since the production pause. Moderated by Variety’s Jazz Tangcay, the discussion touched upon Hanratty’s memorable speech from the last season, drawing parallels to the iconic “Steel Magnolias” moment, revealing her yet-to-be-watched status of the 1989 classic.
Reflecting on Season 2’s gripping finale, where the girls’ cabin succumbs to flames, Lyle disclosed that this narrative twist was a deliberate early decision. Explaining the choice, she stated, “We wanted to find a new way to test the team, and what better way than to take the big net of shelter away from them?”
Addressing the introduction of adult counterparts in Season 3, with Simone Kessell as adult Lottie and Lauren Ambrose portraying Adult Van Hewson, Eaton described the collaboration as a harmonious dance. Hewson humorously noted the intriguing aspect of being someone else’s point of reference, highlighting the relief of not having to match anyone but themselves.
While no specific filming start date was disclosed, the resumption of the writing process signals the imminent return of “Yellowjackets” to captivate audiences once more.