'Yellowjackets' Creators Tease Hilary Swank Has the "Level of Sharp Teeth That This Character Requires"
Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets Season 3, Episode 8, "A Normal, Boring Life."
When the first Yellowjacketstrailer dropped a few months ago, we were all gobsmacked by the reveal of Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank running for her life in the present timeline. Now, after seven episodes of speculation, it's finally confirmed that Swank is playing the adult version of Melissa. Jenna Burgess originated the character in the '90s timeline, and thanks to her relationship with Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), she's become a major player in Season 3 after spending much of the first two seasons on the bench.
During a recent interview with Collider's Perri Nemiroff for Episode 8 at SXSW, "A Normal, Boring Life," co-showrunners Jonathan Lisco and Ashley Lyle and producer Drew Comins spoke about the casting process for Swank. When asked how they went about getting the heavily decorated actress, Lisco jumped in first, saying, "We went to her.
When the first Yellowjacketstrailer dropped a few months ago, we were all gobsmacked by the reveal of Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank running for her life in the present timeline. Now, after seven episodes of speculation, it's finally confirmed that Swank is playing the adult version of Melissa. Jenna Burgess originated the character in the '90s timeline, and thanks to her relationship with Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), she's become a major player in Season 3 after spending much of the first two seasons on the bench.
During a recent interview with Collider's Perri Nemiroff for Episode 8 at SXSW, "A Normal, Boring Life," co-showrunners Jonathan Lisco and Ashley Lyle and producer Drew Comins spoke about the casting process for Swank. When asked how they went about getting the heavily decorated actress, Lisco jumped in first, saying, "We went to her.
- 3/30/2025
- by Samantha Coley, Perri Nemiroff
- Collider.com
Similar News
The Young and the Restless Monday May 19 2025 Spoilers & Preview
- 5/17/2025
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
The Bold and the Beautiful Monday May 19 2025 Spoilers & Preview
- 5/17/2025
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
What Is Pom Klementieff’s Ethnicity? Exploring Her Family Roots and Hollywood Story
- 5/17/2025
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
The Clint Eastwood Movie You Can’t Watch Twice Was Almost Shelved Before Winning the Oscar
- 5/16/2025
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Variety’s FYC TV Fest Gets Deep on Drama With ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘Day of the Jackal,’ ‘Matlock’ and More
- 5/15/2025
- by Jenelle Riley and Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Hilary Swank Signs With CAA
- 5/14/2025
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Why HBO Passed On Sons Of Anarchy
- 5/18/2025
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
‘The Last of Us’ Emmy odds shake-up: With Kaitlyn Dever going guest, Isabela Merced jumps up in supporting
- 5/16/2025
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Newport Beach TV Fest to Honor ‘Landman’ with Outstanding Drama Series Award
- 5/16/2025
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.