Sophie Nélisse Talks 'Yellowjackets' and Why Lottie's Death Hit So Hard

Sophie Nélisse shares her shock over Lottie’s death in ‘Yellowjackets’ season 3, calling it a devastating and unexpected twist.
Canadian actress Sophie Nélisse, who plays young Shauna in Yellowjackets, is sharing her shock over the unexpected death of Lottie (
Simone Kessell) in season 3, episode 4, 12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis.
Talking to ScreenRant, Nélisse revealed that the entire cast was blindsided. She emphasized how Yellowjackets deliberately kills off beloved characters to heighten emotional stakes, making each loss even more devastating.
“We were like, ‘There’s no way! We’ve just lost Natalie, we can’t lose someone else!’ That’s too much.”
As the remaining survivors seek answers, Lottie’s death may hold the key to understanding past events. With tensions rising and secrets unraveling, Yellowjackets is setting the stage for an intense confrontation with the past.
The third season of Yellowjackets premiered on February 14 on Paramount+ with Showtime, with the first two episodes released together. The remaining episodes will air weekly, concluding with the 10th and final episode on April 11.