If you haven’t gotten around to watching Yellowjackets yet, you’re missing out. The show, which garnered almost overnight success after the premiere of its freshman season, is about to release its second season – and things are going to get a lot more interesting.
In a quick summary, the show follows the story of a handful of teenagers who survived in the wild for 19 months after a horrifying plane crash. Throughout the series, the plot switches from 1996 and 2021 as it contrasts the teenagers’ brutal survival with their grown-up selves. And, unexpectedly, their adult selves begin getting blackmailed by an anonymous stalker who haunts them with what really went down in the woods.
“In season 1, they were running away from what happened in the woods,” co-showrunner Jonathan Lisco told Entertainment Weekly. “I think this season they’re going to get caught. Their only path to continued survival is to integrate their worst selves into who they truly are.”
The show’s main star Melanie Lynskey also teased what’s to come in the new season for her character, Shauna. “She’s buried something fundamental about herself very deep inside,” Lynskey told EW. “You see it starting to unravel as she experiments with doing things that are risky, and eventually doing things that are very dangerous. I think season 2 is trying to put the tiger back into the cage if she can.”
As we await the series’ season 2, which premieres on Showtime on March 26 at 9 p.m. ET, check out what the stars wore to the star-studded premiere below!
Melanie Lynskey
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Melanie Lynskey gave this teal blazer dress a sexy spin with a lace black corset peaking from underneath. She accessorized with matching gold heals and a cute clutch.
Christina Ricci
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Christina Ricci kept her look sleek and simple in this black halter dress with a turtleneck. She accessorized with black boots and a matching bag.
Sophie Nélisse
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Sophie Nélisse, who plays a young Shauna (Lynskey), matched with Lynskey in this plunging aqua two-piece set of a coat and wide-leg pants.
Juliette Lewis
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Juliette Lewis looked radiant in this mixed patterned metallic textured dress.
Samantha Hanratty
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Samantha Hanratty, who plays the teen version of Ricci’s character, looked ultra-cool in this strapless dress with a sheer black-detailed bodice.
Tawny Cypress
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Tawny Cypress, who plays Taissa, absolutely glowed on the carpet in a pleated cream-colored halter dress.
Sophie Thatcher
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Sophie Thatcher turned every single head in this draped bright red strapless dress. She pulled the look together with a dark red lip, a black smokey eye, and wet-looking hair.
Elijah Wood
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety New cast member Elijah Wood couldn’t hide his excitement on the carpet. The Lord of the Rings star wore a brown suit and a white button-down.
Simone Kessell
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Talk about making a statement! Simone Kessell wowed in this vibrant green gown with a structured one-shoulder detail and a cutout on the side.
Ella Purnell
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Ella Purnell paired a perfect plum lip with this cool plunging black jumpsuit.
Liv Hewson
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Liv Hewson served some high fashion in this structured black peplum pantsuit. Love the wavy hair!
Jasmin Savoy Brown
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Jasmin Savoy Brown looked mysterious in this plunging black lace dress with a cutout on the midriff.
Chelsea Peretti
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Chelsea Peretti rocked this plunging black dress to the carpet with a dusty yellow jacket and neon heels.
Annabelle Wallis
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Annabelle Wallis gave us major hair inspiration with her soft waves on the carpet. As for her look, she wore a bedazzled black long-sleeve top and wide-leg gray pants.
Riki Lindhome
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Wednesday star Riki Lindhome was all smiles on the carpet in this floral long-sleeve top and a black leather skirt with a high slit.
Emily Hampshire
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety Schitt’s Creek alum Emily Hampshire kept it casual in light-washed jeans, a graphic t-shirt and an oversized brown blazer.