“I still don’t know why they made that decision.”
The life of a Yellowjacket is never safe, not even long after they’ve left the wilderness.
See what Kessell had to say about the shocking twist below.
‘Yellowjackets’.Credit:Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Well, I’m devastated, but I’m also excited to talk to you.
SIMONE KESSELL:I know.
“Devastation” is a word I, too, would use in the passing of Lottie.
Simone Kessell on ‘Yellowjackets’.Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
I mean, what the f—?
I was talking toMelanie Lynskey recently, and she said she was so upset when she found out.
Melanie and I have cried a few times together.
Simone Kessell on ‘Yellowjackets’.Colin Bentley/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
We’re such close friends.
Working together is just everything to us both.
I don’t understand.
But look, on this show, I guess people are going to die, right?
I just didn’t see it coming.
How long did you know that this was coming?
Well, the crazy thing is nobody called me or told me.
And then we did.
And they said, “She dies.”
And I was like, “What?”
I was so shocked.
It was really weird.
And I had just such incredible feedback about the character.
It’s like you’ve created something, and then nobody wants it anymore or something.
Do you know what I mean?
She’s such a great character.
And also, ultimately, I felt bad for Courtney because she created the character.
I still don’t know why they made that decision.
But look, it’s the kind of show where people die.
And let’s just say Lottie’s not the only one this year.
Colin Bentley/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
On this show, it doesn’t mean she’s gone for good.
If anyone would come back as some throw in of spirit, it would be Lottie.
That is so true.
It was a dream role.
Speaking of Courtney, did you have to break the news to her?
Yeah, I did.
And she was like, “What?”
But I think she’ll be remembered.
I think some of the episodes are amazing, and season 3 is really interesting.
Lottie will come as a spirit or a ghost, for sure, or [in] a flashback.
Yellowjacketsdrops new episodes Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
