Cast and Crew of Yellowjackets

Yellowjackets

"Yellowjackets" is a gripping television series that masterfully blends elements of survival epic, psychological horror, and coming-of-age drama. The show's central characters are a group of high school girls soccer players, with Melanie Lynskey portraying Shauna Sadecki and Tawny Cypress playing Taissa Turner. These young athletes are thrust into a harrowing situation when their plane crashes in the remote northern wilderness, and the series explores the consequences of their struggle to survive.

The first part of the story focuses on the immediate aftermath of the crash, as the girls are forced to rely on their wits, resourcefulness, and teamwork to stay alive. With no adults to guide them, the team quickly devolves from a tightly-knit group of athletes to a collection of savage clans, each vying for dominance and survival. The girls must confront their deepest fears, insecurities, and darkest impulses as they fight to stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness.

In the second part of the series, "Yellowjackets" jumps forward in time to explore the lives of the survivors nearly 25 years after the crash. Now grown women, Shauna, Taissa, and their former teammates must come to terms with the traumatic events they experienced in the wilderness, and the impact they've had on their lives. As they grapple with the consequences of their actions, the women must also confront the possibility that the darkness they experienced in the wilderness may still be lurking within them.

Through its complex characters, thrilling plot, and masterful storytelling, "Yellowjackets" offers a unique and captivating viewing experience. Whether you're a fan of survival stories, psychological horror, or coming-of-age dramas, this series is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting each new episode.

Ran for 3 seasons.

Main Cast of Yellowjackets

Melanie Lynskey as Shauna Sadecki

Melanie Lynskey

Shauna Sadecki
Shauna Sadecki is a former cheerleader turned survivor in the television series Yellowjackets. She is fearless, cunning, and determined to survive the wilderness at any cost. Shauna is always on high alert and ready to take action when needed.

Quotes from Shauna Sadecki

  1. 'I'm a Yellowjacket, baby.'
  2. 'I'll do whatever it takes.'
Tawny Cypress as Taissa Turner

Tawny Cypress

Taissa Turner
Taissa Turner is a main character in the TV show Yellowjackets. She is a talented young soccer player who is part of a high school team that gets stranded in a remote wilderness after a plane crash.

Quotes from Taissa Turner

  1. I've been through worse.
  2. We're Yellowjackets, we don't break.
  3. Don't be a victim, be a victor.
Ella Purnell as Jackie Taylor

Ella Purnell

Jackie Taylor
Jackie Taylor is a former soccer player. She's the coach of a high school soccer team that get stranded in the wilderness after their plane crashes. Jackie is a survivor determined to keep her team alive, but has a dark past and a penchant for making tough decisions.

Quotes from Jackie Taylor

  1. 'I refuse to die out here, not like this'
  2. 'I can't run if I don't have two feet'
Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna Shipman

Sophie Nélisse

Teen Shauna Shipman
Shauna Shipman is a teenage girl who survives a traumatic plane crash with her soccer team in the show Yellowjackets. She becomes a key member of the team as they grapple with unexpected challenges they face while trying to survive in the wilderness.

Quotes from Teen Shauna Shipman

  1. I just love wasting my life in anticipation of something better. See you tomorrow.
  2. This is a transfer of wealth and resources from working people to multinational corporations. No offense, Becky. You know I don't believe in borders.
  3. People think we're cruel? I mean, they're not wrong. Better to be the butcher than the cattle. Right, ladies?
  4. I don't think any of us are ok. But maybe we can be ok together.
  5. Pain is your friend.
Jasmin Savoy Brown as Teen Taissa Turner

Jasmin Savoy Brown

Teen Taissa Turner
Teen Taissa Turner is a character from the show Yellowjackets. She is a member of an all-girls soccer team who becomes stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash. Teen Taissa Turner is a brave and determined individual who strives to survive in harsh conditions.

Quotes from Teen Taissa Turner

  1. I need to find a way out of here
  2. We're not giving up, not now, not ever
  3. We have to stay strong and fight for survival
Sophie Thatcher as Teen Natalie Scatorccio

Sophie Thatcher

Teen Natalie Scatorccio
Natalie Scatoccio, also known as Teen Natalie, is a character from the television show Yellowjackets. She is a tough and rebellious teenage girl who joins a high school soccer team that crashes in the wilderness. Natalie is one of the few survivors, and her time in the wilderness drastically changes her.

Quotes from Teen Natalie Scatorccio

  1. I want to see the worst in people, and then I want to see them change.
  2. I don't want to be some ordinary person.
Sammi Hanratty as Teen Misty Quigley

Sammi Hanratty

Teen Misty Quigley
Misty Quigley is a teenager in the TV show Yellowjackets. She is one of the members of the soccer team that crashed in the wilderness and had to fight for survival. Misty is known for being sassy and outspoken, and she often challenges authority figures. She has a complicated relationship with her mother and struggles to find her place in the world.

Quotes from Teen Misty Quigley

  1. I'm not afraid of anything.
  2. I'm not gonna let you treat me like your daughter, okay?
Steven Krueger as Ben Scott

Steven Krueger

Ben Scott
Ben Scott is a former athlete and now a coach of the high school girls' soccer team. He accompanies the team on the fateful flight that crashes in the wilderness. Ben has a troubled past and a complex personality, which makes him a central figure in the storyline of Yellowjackets.

Quotes from Ben Scott

  1. Life is a perpetual lesson.
  2. Sometimes the past is the best teacher.
Warren Kole as Jeff Sadecki

Warren Kole

Jeff Sadecki
Jeff Sadecki is a former star athlete turned high school soccer coach. He is the father of one of the players on the Yellowjackets soccer team and has a strained relationship with his daughter. Jeff is known for his tough coaching style and competitive nature.

Quotes from Jeff Sadecki

  1. 'Sacrifice for the team!'
  2. 'You gotta want it, girls!'
Courtney Eaton as Teen Lottie Matthews

Courtney Eaton

Teen Lottie Matthews
Teen Lottie Matthews is a fierce and headstrong member of the Yellowjackets soccer team, who always speaks her mind. She struggles with personal issues while still maintaining her strong demeanor and dedication to the team.

Quotes from Teen Lottie Matthews

  1. We're the worst, even at being normal.
  2. I know your game, old man. You think I'm gonna back down?
Liv Hewson as Teen Vanessa 'Van' Palmer

Liv Hewson

Teen Vanessa 'Van' Palmer
Vanessa Palmer, commonly known as 'Van' is one of the main characters in the show Yellowjackets. She is a talented but troubled teenager who is part of a high school girls' soccer team that becomes stranded in the wilderness after their plane crashes. Van is a survivor who will stop at nothing to protect herself and her friends.

Quotes from Teen Vanessa 'Van' Palmer

  1. 'The wilderness doesn't scare me, it's people who do'
  2. 'I'm not going down without a fight'
Kevin Alves as Travis Martinez

Kevin Alves

Travis Martinez
Travis Martinez is a charismatic and confident high school student from the soccer team in the show Yellowjackets. He is known for his good looks and charming personality. Travis is a competitive player on and off the field, often using his skills to win over his peers and get what he wants.

Quotes from Travis Martinez

  1. Let's bring it in, team!
  2. Nothing brings people together like a good game of soccer.
Simone Kessell as Lottie Matthews

Simone Kessell

Lottie Matthews
Lottie Matthews is a talented soccer player and one of the survivors of the devastating plane crash in the tv show Yellowjackets. She struggles with guilt and trauma from her past, but is determined to survive and make it back home.

Quotes from Lottie Matthews

  1. 'We're going to get out of this, we have to.'
  2. 'I may be small, but I'm mighty.'
Lauren Ambrose as Vanessa 'Van' Palmer

Lauren Ambrose

Vanessa 'Van' Palmer
Vanessa 'Van' Palmer is a protagonist in the tv show Yellowjackets. She is a tough, no-nonsense athlete who refuses to let anyone push her around. Van has a contentious relationship with her mother, but she is fiercely loyal to her friends.

Quotes from Vanessa 'Van' Palmer

  1. 'I'd rather lose on my own terms than get handed a win.'
  2. 'If this is what you have to do to win, then you don't deserve the title.'
  3. 'I'm not afraid of anything. Except my mom.'
Christina Ricci as Misty Quigley

Christina Ricci

Misty Quigley
Misty Quigley is a former soccer player turned high school coach in the show Yellowjackets. Her tough exterior hides a vulnerable side as she struggles with her personal demons and strives to be a good mentor to her players.

Quotes from Misty Quigley

  1. 'Winners never quit, and quitters never win.'
  2. 'No pain, no gain.'
Juliette Lewis as Natalie Scatorccio

Juliette Lewis

Natalie Scatorccio
Natalie Scatorccio is a former cheerleader turned convict in the show Yellowjackets. She is strong-willed, resourceful, and fiercely loyal to her friends.

Quotes from Natalie Scatorccio

  1. I'm not afraid of dying. But I'm not ready to die.
  2. I gotta keep moving. It's the only thing keeping me sane.
Sarah Desjardins as Callie

Sarah Desjardins

Callie
Callie is a survivor and tough competitor on the show Yellowjackets. She is smart, resourceful, and often takes charge when needed. She is also fiercely loyal to her friends and will do anything to protect them.

Quotes from Callie

  1. They think they can break us, but they don't know what we're made of.
  2. I'm not afraid of anything. I'm Callie, remember?
  3. Listen, we do what we have to do to survive. That's all that matters.

Crew of Yellowjackets

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