‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Casts Simone Kessell as Adult Lottie

is barreling headfirst toward a wild and unpredictable finale, and Thursday's surprise double eviction night really turned up the heat and sent one of the most powerful players of all time to the jury.So, which two houseguests were sent packing?  Otherwise, here's how everything that led up to and played out during Thursday's big show.Last Thursday, Kyle Capener got evicted after yet another big blowup regarding racial comments and controversy. With Kyle in the jury house, everyone's focus then pivoted over to Michael Bruner — the winningest house guest of the season and one of the best comp beasts in the history of the show.However, true to form, Michael won his third Head of Household competition of the season and made it impossible for the other houseguests to get rid of him — yet!With only seven houseguests left, Michael's options were limited.

Not even the death of Queen Elizabeth II could halt the hustle and bustle of another in-person Toronto International Film Festival during the Covid era as throngs lined up for premieres and chomped off food carts on festival row (aka King Street).

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death at the age of 96 was announced on Thursday, Elton John — who enjoyed the closest relationship with the Royal Family of any music artist — paid tribute at his concert in Toronto. “We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “She was an inspiring person to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country though some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth. “I’m almost 75 — she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore. But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked bloody hard,” he continued as the audience cheered.

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Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, a year and half after her beloved husband Prince Philip's death in April 2021. The pair was married for 73 years, making them the longest-married couple in royal history.

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Still family. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, paid tribute to her former mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at age 96 on Thursday, September 8.

Her Majesty died suddenly on September 8 and it’s understood Harry was unable to make it to her side before she passed.

British native Harry Styles honored Queen Elizabeth II the best way he could, leading New York's Madison Sqaure Garden in a triumphant round of applause for the late monarch. «Please join me in a round of applause for 70 years of service,» Styles announced to the packed arena. «Thank you, Madison Square Garden,» he said.A post shared by iHeartRadio (@iheartradio)After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday in Scotland at age 96.

Four years ago, after Aretha Franklin passed away at 76, reporter Jen Dize submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to unseal the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s file on the late soul queen. The contents of the 270-page file were finally published late morning in a report by Dize on her investigative journalism substack, Courage News. (Dize had posted what she felt were the most relevant documents hours earlier in a Twitter thread.) They detail a complicated relationship between the Bureau and the legendary singer that found them acting as her harasser, protector, and legal advocate at different points in her life.

Meghan Markle was in London Thursday when Queen Elizabeth II died, ET has learned.

This week Harry and Meghan had been continuing a tour in Europe and numerous rumours had swirled that their feud with the royal family - particularly with Charles, was at an all-time high. 

Jon Hamm is stepping out for the premiere of his new movie!

The tragic news of the Queen's death has been announced - and with that, the UK will enter a period of national mourning.There will be a number of changes to our day to day lives over the coming weeks and detailed plans have been in the works for many years. Planning for the Queen's death has two codenames, 'Operation London Bridge' and 'Operation Unicorn', with the latter in place to cover what happens if the Queen dies in Scotland, as she sadly now has.

Cynthia Erivo is booked and busy! The Hollywood star has many projects in line, including the film adaptation of the fan-favorite musical ‘Wicked,’ acting alongside Ariana Grande, recently giving an update on the project.The actress is talking about her experience on the set of the film, portraying Elphaba, while the iconic singer is playing Glinda. Cynthia took a moment to praise Ariana, giving an insight of what it’s like to work with her.“I love her, truly,” the actress said.

Ryan Reynolds has definitely been spending a lot of time in the gym these days!

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Sarah Ferguson is speaking out following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth II’s final royal engagement was Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

It’s time to hit pause.

Oh no… Why here? Why now??

We cannot imagine how heartbroken the royal family must be right now, especially those who never got to say their final goodbyes.

Emily Ratajkowski may not have officially confirmed her divorce, but she certainly is giving newly single, take-no-s**t momma on social media!

John Legend will be performing his new song “Pieces” at the 74th Emmy Awards on NBC Sept. 12. It will be the backdrop for the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. His involvement was revealed by Emmys executive producer Reginald “Reggie” Hudlin during a press event Thursday night.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to live like royalty, now's your chance to do so. A house located on Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham Estate, located in Norfolk, was just listed on Airbnb. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house, listed by Norfolk Hideaways, is the closest property on the estate to Sandringham House, where the royal family traditionally spends Christmas and New Year.

Queen Elizabeth II met some of the world's biggest stars throughout her life. After the monarch died at age 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, tributes poured in from A-list stars and political leaders, showing the magnitude of her 70-year reign from every corner of the globe.The star-studded remembrances reflect Queen Elizabeth's time on the throne, where she met everyone from world leaders to iconic actors to famed athletes and modern-day pop stars.Keep reading to see 15 of the biggest stars Queen Elizabeth met throughout her life. The famed singer and Queen Elizabeth shook hands at a Royal Film Performance of in 1956.The actress and her soon-to-be husband, John Warner, met the Queen during a 1976 gala dinner in Washington D.C.The Oscar winner was introduced to the Queen following a Royal Film Performance of in 1980.Queen Elizabeth met the singer at The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts in 1996.The famed U.K.

Yellowjackets.A press release from Paramount said that Wood was joining the second season of the show in “a season long guest arc.”The statement added that “Wood will play Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won’t see coming.”The series will go into production later this month in Vancouver.Responding to the news on social media, Wood tweeted a picture of the script with his character named at the top. He tweeted: “I am beyond stoked to join y’all!”I am beyond stoked to join y'all! https://t.co/SnhE3YL0JQ— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) August 19, 2022The series, which aired earlier this year, won acclaim from critics and fans alike.An official synopsis describes it as “equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness.“The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.”The press release also revealed that Liv Hewson and Courtney Eaton have been upped to series regulars in season two, following their appearances in season one.The show is executive produced by Lyle, Nickerson and fellow showrunner Jonathan Lisco.

Genre television couldn’t be more popular right now, and Showtime‘s post-trauma wilderness mystery series “Yellowjackets” is building a major audience alongside potential Emmys prestige as well. Director Karyn Kusama (“Destroyer“) helmed the show’s pilot and is an executive producer, and the series has landed some interesting new additions to the cast for season two.

Elijah Wood is the latest actor to join season 2. Showtime revealed the newest cast member will have “a season-long guest arc” as Walter, when the Emmy-nominated drama returns with new episodes.

More intriguing casting news for season 2 of Yellowjackets: Showtime announced today that Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) is joining the Emmy-nominated drama.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterElijah Wood is the latest addition to the cast of “Yellowjackets” Season 2 at Showtime, Variety has learned.Wood will appear in a season long guest starring role as Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty (Christina Ricci) in ways she won’t see coming.Wood is the latest addition to the second season of the critically-acclaimed drama. It was previously announced that Simone Kessell would appear as adult Lottie, while Lauren Ambrose will play adult Van.

Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) is joining the second season of Showtime’s Yellowjackets as the adult Lottie Matthews.

is continuing to expand its adult cast as it goes back into production on season 2. ET has confirmed that  actress Simone Kessell has been tapped to play the adult version of plane crash survivor Lottie Matthews, whose younger version is currently played by Courtney Eaton. Eaton, who has appeared on the series since season 1, has been promoted to series regular. The news follows the announcement that Lauren Ambrose was cast as the adult version of fellow teammate and survivor Van, whose younger counterpart in season 1 was played by Liv Hewson. Hewson has also been promoted to series regular for season 2. When it comes to Lottie, the news of Kessell’s casting is not a spoiler, since it was revealed in the season 1 finale that Lottie is, in fact, alive.

Kate Aurthur editorIn its finale in January, “Yellowjackets” posed a terrifying question: Who the fuck is Lottie Matthews? And now, Showtime has an answer. With Season 2 of the show starting production later this month in Vancouver, the network announced that adult Lottie will be played by Simone Kessell, who recently starred as Princess Leia’s mother Breha Organa in “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and as the mother of Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) on “Our Flag Means Death.”Lottie, who is played as a teenager by Courtney Eaton, emerged as the central antagonist of the show in the first season of “Yellowjackets.” A rich kid whose parents furnished her soccer team with a private plane in order for the Yellowjackets to travel to nationals, Lottie had been forced to go off her anti-psychotic medication after that plane crashed in the wilderness, where the show’s 1996 timeline is set.