‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Casts Hilary Swank

As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for recognizing talent when I see it, I can hardly contain my excitement about Hilary Swank joining the cast of “Yellowjackets” Season 3! With her two Academy Awards and an impressive filmography that spans from gritty dramas to sci-fi series, she’s bound to bring a richness and depth to her character that will surely captivate audiences.


As a movie aficionado, I’m thrilled to share that Hilary Swank is joining the cast of “Yellowjackets” for their third season, reprising her role on a recurring basis!

The character of the Academy Award-winning actress is being kept secret for the Paramount+ and Showtime series. She’ll be joined by cast members Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nélisse, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, Samantha Hanratty, Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Courtney Eaton, Lauren Ambrose, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, and Kevin Alves. It was earlier revealed that Joel McHale will make a guest appearance in the upcoming season.

At the moment of this release, a specific air date for Season 3 of the widely acclaimed series hasn’t been announced yet, but production on the upcoming episodes is underway. The second season was broadcast in early 2023, with Paramount opting to renew the program before the Season 2 debut.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’m proud to share that Hilary Swank has graced us with two Academy Awards for Best Actress, one for her exceptional performances in “Boys Don’t Cry” and another for “Million Dollar Baby.” Beyond these iconic roles, she has left indelible marks on the silver screen in films such as “Freedom Writers,” “Logan Lucky,” “Ordinary Angels,” and the HBO movie “Iron Jawed Angels.” Currently, she’s leading the charge on ABC’s “Alaska Daily,” and before that, she captivated audiences with her performance in the Netflix sci-fi drama series “Away.

She is repped by WME, Entertainment 360 and Jackoway, Austen, Tyerman.

Yellowjackets” is a drama about a soccer team of exceptionally skilled high school girls who unfortunately survive a plane crash in a remote wilderness. The story follows their transformation from a complex and prosperous team into ruthless tribes, while also delving into their struggles to rebuild their lives decades later. It underscores the idea that the past can never truly be left behind, suggesting that what started out in the wilderness has far from concluded.

The television series titled “Yellowjackets” was developed by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. This show has received a total of 10 Emmy Award nominations, with two of those recognizing Natasha Lyonn for her outstanding performance as the lead actress in a drama category. Lyle, Nickerson, Jonathan Lisco, Drew Comins (from Creative Engine), Jeff Byrd, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa and Brad Van Arragon serve as producers for this show. Lionsgate Television is responsible for its production.

Deadline first reported Swank’s casting.

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2024-09-27 19:47