Perhaps the strongest aspect of "Yellowjackets" is its incredibly talented cast. But who will be coming back for Season 2?
Well, we know that Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, and Tawny Cypress are returning to play the adult versions of Shauna, Misty, Natalie, and Taissa. Plus, Sophie Nélisse, Samantha Hanratty, Sophie Thatcher, and Jasmin Savoy Brown are all coming back to play their respective teenage counterparts. We can also expect to see Liv Hewson as teenage Van and Courtney Eaton as young Lottie — both of whom have been made series regulars — but will we see their adult versions?
As it turns out, the answer is yes. Lauren Ambrose of "Servant" and "Six Feet Under" will play the adult version of Van while Simone Kessell of "Our Flag Means Death" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" will be starring as the Antler Queen herself — Lottie. We can also expect to see actress Nuha Jes Izman as Crystal, a new character who grows close to Misty, and Kevin Alves is also coming back to play Travis as a series regular. Plus, keep an eye out for Jason Ritter, who's Melanie Lynskey's real-life husband. Also, Nia Sondaya of "Truth Be Told" has been cast as teen Akilah, replacing Keeya King, and Variety reports that Nicole Maines of "Supergirl" and François Arnaud of "The Borgias" have also joined the cast. Maines will be playing Lisa, someone with a connection to the adult version of Lottie, while Arnaud will play Coach Scott's boyfriend. On that note, we'll be seeing Steven Krueger (Coach Ben Scott) and Warren Kole (Shauna's husband) again.
However, perhaps the biggest casting news comes straight from Middle-earth. According to Deadline, Elijah Wood has signed on for a season-long guest arc. As the trade put its, "Wood will play Walter, a dedicated citizen detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won't see coming."
