With a show as unpredictable and dark as Yellowjackets, tragic twists are par for the course. The Showtime series rarely pulls its punches: that’s partially why it’s amassed such a loyal following. But its second season felt a lot more bitter than sweet. An unfocused season culminated in a polarizing finale and the demise of a fan favorite, Juliette Lewis’ Natalie. Fans were blindsided by her departure — but Lewis knew it was time to leave. The actress had worked on the show since 2021, and after two seasons, she found herself yearning for the structure of traditional movie-making.
“It’s what I grew up in,” Lewis tells Inverse. The actress cites Cape Fear and From Dusk Till Dawn, two of her best-known films, for their formative, fast-paced shoots. “There wasn’t a lot of luxury. You’re really trying to get the most out of every day. I’m used to that concept of not going back to a trailer, not much waiting, not much downtime. My cells understand that pace.”
