Misty faces repercussions after the accidental death of Natalie in Yellowjackets season 2. Star Christina Ricci hints at Misty’s journey of coping in season 3 without Natalie. Ricci believes Misty’s survival instinct will help her forgive herself for the tragic mistake.
We bonded and spent so much time together, and we just really loved each other. It was really sad for her character to be killed off,
says Ricci, reflecting on how the major death in season 2 will impact Misty. The second season of the Showtime thriller, created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, ended with a shocking death. Natalie (Juliette Lewis) meets her demise when Misty (Ricci) mistakenly injects phenobarbital into her friend, proving to be lethal. Nat dies in Misty’s arms, with a vision in Natalie’s mind suggesting that she has accepted her fate.
With these heavy emotional undercurrents set for Season 3, Ricci opened up about filming without Lewis and what it’s been like for Misty to navigate this loss. It’s sad without Juliet… I think she can forgive herself. We’ve seen that she’s done it before. She forgave herself for what she did to her friends in the wilderness… She is a survivor,
Ricci shared.
Natalie’s Death Highlights Essential Plot Challenges
The upcoming episodes face a challenge in making young Natalie (played by Sophie Thatcher) and her friendship with young Misty (Samantha Hanratty) feel vital despite the end of Natalie’s arc in Season 2. Whilst some viewers favor the wilderness storyline with teenage characters, others prefer seeing the survivors in the present day.
The plot’s timeline split initially added intrigue but now poses its own set of challenges. With Natalie’s story arc complete, it casts a shadow over past scenes involving her character due to diminished tension.
Misty Must Forge Ahead
Despite the devastating loss, Misty has no choice but to move on. Following Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson’s emotionally taxing casting process – I have so much empathy for every single person that walked into the room,
Lyle said – it’s clear that character essence was prioritized over physical attributes.
Season 3 is set to delve deep into this emphasis on character-driven storytelling. Although audiences already know Misty will move on because the plot demands it, much intrigue revolves around seeing how she handles such profound loss.
A Peek Behind the Scenes
A sneak peek has revealed insights into Season 3’s development and shooting locations. Christina Ricci mentioned some scenes have already been filmed in Canada, adding another layer of anticipation for fans awaiting the new season slated for release in 2025.
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