Sophie Nélisse reveals how the Yellowjackets cast processes character deaths — and why Shauna turns “scary” in season 3.
How Do Yellowjackets Cast Members Mourn On-Screen Deaths?
When a character dies, the Yellowjackets cast throws a “death party” — but tissues are mandatory.
Sophie Nélisse (young Shauna) reveals they learn about exits just “a week before” filming: “We all get really sad… then celebrate them.”
Co-star Sophie Thatcher (young Natalie) still grieves Juliette Lewis’s shocking season 2 death: “I cry about her all the time. She lives on in weird ways.”
Why Does Natalie’s Death Haunt Sophie Thatcher?
Juliette Lewis’s exit left Thatcher feeling “a part of me was missing.” For her, Natalie’s final moments — bonding with her younger self — blurred fiction and reality: “I grew up with this show… it’s formative.”
Even now, she channels that ache into her performance.
What’s Shauna’s Darkest Turn Yet in Season 3?
“Shauna’s at her lowest,” Nélisse warns. After endless trauma, the teen becomes a “scary,” vengeful force: “She’ll cut anyone in her way… wants power.”
Think: less survivalist, more feral queen. Meanwhile, adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) fights her own demons in the present timeline.
How Do Co-Stars Recover After Grueling Shoots?
Forget wild nights out — Nélisse and BFF Courtney Eaton (Lottie) detox with saunas, meditative silences, and couch cocooning.
“We drive home together… her presence calms me,” Nélisse says. Weekends? “Peace, quiet, zero exploring.” Trauma-bonding at its coziest.
When Can You Watch Yellowjackets Season 3?
Episode 3 hit Paramount+ on Feb. 21, with a Showtime airing Feb. 23 New installments promise more chaos, cryptic symbols, and Shauna’s rage spiral. Buckle up.
Quick Facts About Yellowjackets Season 3
- Grief Rituals: Cast throws “death parties” for exiting characters.
- Shauna’s Descent: Young Shauna becomes “unstoppable” and vengeful.
- Juliette’s Legacy: Thatcher calls Natalie’s death “formative.”
- Decompress Mode: Co-stars unwind with saunas and shared silence.
- Watch Guide: New episodes stream on Paramount+ before Showtime.
